French word

convertir

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃vɛʁtiʁ/

Meaning

  • verbconvert

Example

Peux-tu convertir ces euros en yens pour moi ?

Can you convert these euros into yen for me?

Illustration for convertir (convert)

More examples

Je dois convertir un fichier avant de l'envoyer.

I have to convert a file before sending it.

Core concept

One thing redirected into a usable equivalent, or one person brought to a new faith.

Common phrases

  • convertir des euros en yens

    convert euros to yen

  • convertir un fichier

    convert a file

  • convertir des mesures

    convert measurements

Similar words

changer: To turn something from one shape or state into another.
échanger: To trade one object or currency for another.
adapter: To modify the form or function to fit a purpose or situation.

Definition in French

Transformer la nature, la forme ou la valeur d'une chose, ou convertir une somme d'argent d'une monnaie à une autre; peut aussi désigner le fait d'amener quelqu'un à changer de croyance.

Word origin

The verb derives from Latin convertere, whose central meaning was 'turn around' or 'turn into', and entered French through Old French.

Usage tips

  • With a person as object, convertir commonly has a religious sense; faire changer d'avis is more usual for changing someone's opinion.

Other meanings

  • exchangeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • conversionconversionnoun
  • convertisseurconverternoun
  • convertibleconvertibleadjective

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