French Conversation · Level 34
75 words
French word
échange
Pronunciation
IPA/eʃɑ̃ʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounexchange
Example
On peut faire un échange de livres si tu veux.
We can exchange books if you want.
More examples
Nous avons eu un échange d'idées intéressant pendant la réunion.
We had an interesting exchange of ideas during the meeting.
Core concept
Two sides pass something across a shared space, with each side receiving something in return.
Common phrases
un échange d'idées
an exchange of ideas
un échange de messages
an exchange of messages
faire un échange
make an exchange
Similar words
troc: A transaction where goods are swapped directly without money.
don: Giving goods or money to someone without seeking anything in return.
Definition in French
Action par laquelle on donne quelque chose et reçoit quelque chose en retour, que ce soit des objets, des idées ou des informations.
Word origin
The noun échange developed from Old French eschange and the verb eschangier, which trace back to Vulgar Latin cambiare, meaning to change or exchange.
Usage tips
- For the exchanged item, French commonly uses échange de plus a noun, as in un échange de livres.