changer

changer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to change
J'ai revu un ami d'enfance. Je ne l'ai pas tout de suite reconnu parce qu'il a beaucoup changé.I saw a childhood friend. I didn't recognize him at first because he's changed a lot.
a. to change
Les clients veulent changer de chambre pour avoir une vue sur la mer.The guests want to change rooms to have a sea view.
b. to switch
Ça te dérange si on change de place ? J'aimerais être côté hublot.Do you mind if we switch seats? I'd like to be on the window side.
a. to change
On va changer à Châtelet pour prendre la ligne 4 du métro.We'll change at Châtelet to take the metro line 4.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to change
Si vous souhaitez changer votre réservation, vous devez payer un frais supplémentaire.If you wish to change your booking, you must pay an additional fee.
b. to turn (used with "into")
Les scientifiques ont découvert comment changer l’énergie solaire en électricité.Scientists figured out how to turn solar energy into electricity.
a. to change
Maëlle va changer son téléphone pour un modèle plus récent.Maëlle is going to change her phone for a newer model.
b. to exchange
Est-il possible de changer ce pull ? J'aimerais une autre couleur.Is it possible to exchange this sweater? I'd like another color.
a. to change
Je viens de changer le bébé et j’ai utilisé la dernière couche. Tu peux aller en acheter ?I just changed the baby, and I used the last diaper. Can you go get more?
a. to change
On a décidé de changer notre vieux matelas.We decided to change our old mattress.
b. to replace
Tu peux changer l'ampoule dans la salle de bain, s'il te plaît ?Can you replace the lightbulb in the bathroom, please?
a. to change
J’ai changé des dollars en euros dès mon arrivée à Paris.I changed dollars into euros as soon as I arrived in Paris.
b. to exchange
Connaissez-vous une banque où je peux changer des francs suisses ?Do you know a bank where I can exchange Swiss francs?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Mon fils quitte la maison et va habiter seul. Ça va le changer !My son is leaving home and going to live alone. It'll be a change for him!
On en a assez de la ville. On a décidé d'aller à la campagne ce week-end, ça va nous changer.We're fed up with the city. We decided to go to the countryside this weekend; it will be a nice change.
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