changer/ʃɑ̃.ʒe/
verb · A2 · Frequency 278
verb
Meanings
to change, exchange (something)
Covers broad transitive uses: to alter, replace or exchange something.
to change, exchange (money, currency)
Used for changing or exchanging currency or money.
to change (clothes etc.), get changed
Can be used with a direct object or reflexively: changer ses vêtements / se changer.
to change, to undergo change
Subject itself changes, e.g. Les choses ont changé.
Examples
Il faut changer la pile de la télécommande.
The remote control battery needs to be changed.
Nous allons changer des euros en francs suisses à l aéroport.
We are going to exchange euros for Swiss francs at the airport.
Elle va changer de tenue avant la cérémonie.
She is going to change clothes before the ceremony.
Les habitudes peuvent changer avec le temps.
Habits can change over time.
Collocations
- changer de vêtementsto change clothes
- changer de l'argentto exchange money
- le temps changethe weather changes
Common mistakes
Nous changons de train.
Nous changeons de train.
With the nous form of changer, an e is inserted after g to keep the [ʒ] pronunciation; therefore the form is changeons, not changons.
Related words
synonymmodifierto change, modify
Grammar note
Changer is an essential pronominal verb and must be used with a reflexive pronoun, e.g., se changer.
verb
Meanings
to change, exchange (something)
Covers broad transitive uses: to alter, replace or exchange something.
to change, exchange (money, currency)
Used for changing or exchanging currency or money.
to change (clothes etc.), get changed
Can be used with a direct object or reflexively: changer ses vêtements / se changer.
to change, to undergo change
Subject itself changes, e.g. Les choses ont changé.
Examples
En changeant la date de la réunion, nous avons pu réunir toute l'équipe.
By changing the meeting date, we were able to bring the whole team together.
En changeant des dollars en euros à l'aéroport, elle a payé des frais élevés.
She paid high fees when changing dollars into euros at the airport.
En changeant de vêtements après le travail, il s'est senti plus à l'aise.
After changing clothes after work, he felt more comfortable.
En changeant de forme, le matériau devient plus facile à transporter.
By changing shape, the material becomes easier to transport.
Grammar note
Changer is an essential pronominal verb and must be used with a reflexive pronoun, e.g., se changer.
verb
Meanings
to change, exchange (something)
Covers broad transitive uses: to alter, replace or exchange something.
to change, exchange (money, currency)
Used for changing or exchanging currency or money.
to change (clothes etc.), get changed
Can be used with a direct object or reflexively: changer ses vêtements / se changer.
to change, to undergo change
Subject itself changes, e.g. Les choses ont changé.
Examples
J'ai changé la date de la réunion après avoir consulté l'équipe.
I changed the meeting date after consulting the team.
À l'aéroport, j'ai changé mes dollars en euros.
At the airport, I exchanged my dollars for euros.
Après le sport, je me suis changé avant de rentrer chez moi.
After exercising, I got changed before going home.
Le quartier a beaucoup changé depuis la construction du métro.
The neighborhood has changed a lot since the subway was built.
Collocations
- changer de vêtementsto change clothes
- changer de l'argentto exchange money
- le temps changethe weather changes
Common mistakes
Nous changons de train.
Nous changeons de train.
With the nous form of changer, an e is inserted after g to keep the [ʒ] pronunciation; therefore the form is changeons, not changons.
Related words
synonymmodifierto change, modify
Grammar note
Changer is an essential pronominal verb and must be used with a reflexive pronoun, e.g., se changer.
verb
Meanings
to change, exchange (something)
Covers broad transitive uses: to alter, replace or exchange something.
to change, exchange (money, currency)
Used for changing or exchanging currency or money.
to change (clothes etc.), get changed
Can be used with a direct object or reflexively: changer ses vêtements / se changer.
to change, to undergo change
Subject itself changes, e.g. Les choses ont changé.
Examples
Je vais change la date de la réunion.
I am going to change the meeting date.
Où puis-je change des euros en couronnes ?
Where can I change euros into kroner?
Je dois change avant de rejoindre mes amis.
I need to get changed before joining my friends.
Avec le temps, les habitudes change.
With time, habits change.
Grammar note
Changer is an essential pronominal verb and must be used with a reflexive pronoun, e.g., se changer.
verb
Meanings
to change, exchange (something)
Covers broad transitive uses: to alter, replace or exchange something.
to change, exchange (money, currency)
Used for changing or exchanging currency or money.
to change (clothes etc.), get changed
Can be used with a direct object or reflexively: changer ses vêtements / se changer.
to change, to undergo change
Subject itself changes, e.g. Les choses ont changé.
Examples
Tu changes la date du rendez-vous sans prévenir les autres.
You change the date of the appointment without notifying the others.
À la banque, tu changes tes dollars en euros.
At the bank, you exchange your dollars for euros.
Après le sport, tu changes de vêtements dans les vestiaires.
After exercising, you change clothes in the locker room.
Tu changes beaucoup depuis que tu travailles dans cette équipe.
You have changed a lot since you started working on this team.
Grammar note
Changer is an essential pronominal verb and must be used with a reflexive pronoun, e.g., se changer.