A1 verb Neutre #137 le plus courant

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

Exemples

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1

I need to change my clothes before we go out.

I need to put on different clothes before we go out.

2

The company may change its policy regarding remote work next year.

The company might make its remote work rules different next year.

3

Let's change the subject; I don't want to talk about school.

Let's talk about something else; I don't want to talk about school.

Famille de mots

Nom
change
Verb
change
Adverbe
changeably
Adjectif
changeable
Apparenté
changer
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Chameleon'—it starts with 'Ch' just like 'Change' and is famous for changing its color.

Quiz rapide

The weather is cold, so I need to ___ my clothes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

I need to change my clothes before we go out.

everyday

I need to put on different clothes before we go out.

2

The company may change its policy regarding remote work next year.

formal

The company might make its remote work rules different next year.

3

Let's change the subject; I don't want to talk about school.

informal

Let's talk about something else; I don't want to talk about school.

4

Scientists observe how environments change over long periods.

academic

Scientists watch how environments become different over a long time.

5

We decided to change our supplier to reduce costs.

business

We decided to use a different supplier to save money.

Famille de mots

Nom
change
Verb
change
Adverbe
changeably
Adjectif
changeable
Apparenté
changer

Collocations courantes

change your mind to decide to do something different
change the subject to start talking about something else
change plans to make a new plan
change clothes to put on a different outfit
change direction to start moving a different way

Phrases Courantes

change for the better

an improvement in a situation

a change of heart

changing your opinion or feeling about something

for a change

doing something different than usual

Souvent confondu avec

change vs exchange

Change means to make something different; exchange means to give one thing and receive another in return.

change vs amend

Change is general; amend specifically means to change a law or a statement to make it better.

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Notes d'usage

Change is a very versatile verb used for both big transformations and small adjustments. It can be used with an object (I changed the car) or without an object (The weather changed).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'change to' when they simply mean 'change.' For example, say 'I changed my mind' instead of 'I changed to my mind.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Chameleon'—it starts with 'Ch' just like 'Change' and is famous for changing its color.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'changier', which comes from the Latin 'cambire', meaning to barter or exchange.

Modèles grammaticaux

Regular verb: change, changed, changed. Commonly followed by a noun: change + [noun]. Can be followed by 'into' to show a complete transformation.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'change' is often associated with progress and is viewed as a positive necessity for growth.

Quiz rapide

The weather is cold, so I need to ___ my clothes.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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