Varier (en. Vary)

/vaʁje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To modify something by making changes to it.
It is important to vary one's diet.
Il est important de varier son régime alimentaire.
To have different forms or aspects.
The colors of the sky can vary from one moment to the next.
Les couleurs du ciel peuvent varier d'un moment à l'autre.
To alternate elements to avoid monotony.
She likes to vary the activities during her vacations.
Elle aime varier les activités lors de ses vacances.

Etymology

From Latin 'variare', meaning 'to modify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make vary
To modify or change something to give it diversity.
faire varier
to vary the pleasures
To change activities to avoid monotony.
varier les plaisirs
to vary the options
To offer different alternatives.
varier les options

Related Words

variety
State of being diverse, a mix of different things.
variété
variable
That can change, which is not constant.
variable
variation
Change, difference compared to a basic state.
variation

Slang Meanings

To change partners often.
He likes to vary in his relationships.
Il aime bien varier dans ses relations.
To try different things without committing.
She varies a lot in her clothing choices.
Elle varie beaucoup dans ses choix vestimentaires.