English–French

“change” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɑ̃ʒe/

Example

Il faut changer l'ampoule.

The light bulb needs to be changed.

Illustration for changer (change)

How to say “change” in French

“Change” in French is changer.

A hand takes one object out and puts another in, or turns the same object into a new condition.

Full entry for changer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with changer

J'ai changé d'avis après la réunion.

I changed my mind after the meeting.

Tips for using changer

  • For currency, French uses changer de l'argent and changer des euros en yens, while changer quelque chose en... means turn something into something else.

Other French words for “change”

Je vais transformer ma chambre.

I am going to change my room.

Tu as de la monnaie ?

Do you have any change?

La situation évolue rapidement.

The situation is changing rapidly.

Il y a une variation de température aujourd'hui.

There is a change in temperature today.

L'évolution du climat nous inquiète.

Climate change worries us.

Le changement de température est rapide aujourd'hui.

The temperature is changing quickly today.

La modification du mot de passe est nécessaire.

The password needs to be changed.

La transformation de la ville est visible.

The change in the city is visible.

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