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No. 606 in French

changer

To change.

In a sentence

  • J'ai besoin de changer de vêtements avant de sortir.

    I need to change clothes before going out.

    Here 'changer' is reflexively indicating to switch or replace something, specifically clothes in this instance.

  • L'entreprise a décidé de changer sa stratégie commerciale.

    The company decided to change its business strategy.

    In this sentence, 'changer' signifies altering or modifying a system or plan, namely a business strategy here.

  • Changer d’attitude peut apporter de meilleures relations.

    Changing one’s attitude can bring about better relationships.

    This usage of 'changer' indicates a transformational action or adaptation, referring to a personal approach or attitude in this example.

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