Modifier (en. To modify)

/mɔ.di.fi.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Make changes to a text or product.

He had to modify the contract before signing it.

Il a fallu modifier le contrat avant de le signer.

Adjust something to meet a particular need.

We need to modify the program to include more activities.

Nous devons modifier le programme pour inclure plus d'activités.

Make changes to the appearance or functioning of something.

She decided to modify the color of her car.

Elle a décidé de modifier la couleur de sa voiture.

The word 'modifier' comes from the Latin 'modificare', which means 'to change, to adjust'.

modify behavior

Change the way someone acts.

modifier le comportement

modify a document

Make changes to a written text.

modifier un document

modify a setting

Change the settings of a device.

modifier un réglage

modification

Change made to something.

modification

modifier

Element that modifies another entity.

modificateur

Change or improve something informally.

He modified his way of speaking after taking lessons.

Il a modifié sa façon de parler après avoir pris des cours.

Make quick adjustments to a project.

We just modified a few details before the presentation.

On a juste modifié quelques détails avant la présentation.