changer

Changer is a French verb that means "to change" in English.

Meaning:

• To make or become different.
• To alter or modify something.
• To exchange or switch something for another (e.g., changing clothes).

Parts:

• Root verb: changer
• It comes from the Old French changier, which is related to change, implying altering or switching.

Usage Examples:

• Je veux changer de vêtements. — I want to change clothes.
• Il faut changer de politique. — We need to change the policy.

Synonyms:

• modifier (to modify)
• transformer (to transform)
• échanger (to exchange) — when used in the sense of swapping.

Antonyms:

• garder (to keep)
• maintenir (to maintain)

Verb Conjugation:

It's a regular -er verb but note that in some forms, it adds an "e" before the endings to preserve pronunciation (e.g., nous changeons).