troquer

Troquer is a French verb meaning to barter, to trade, or to swap. It involves exchanging goods or services directly without the use of money.

Explanation

• It comes from the idea of trading one item for another.
• Typically used in contexts where two parties agree to exchange items of similar value.

Parts

• It's a regular -er verb, conjugated like parler or aimer.
• Example: Je troque mon vieux vélo contre une guitare (I trade my old bike for a guitar).

Synonyms in French

• Échanger (to exchange) — a close synonym that can also mean to swap.
• Changer (to change/swap) — can sometimes used similarly, but more general.

Antonyms in French

• Acheter (to buy) — involves money, opposite of barter.
• Vendre (to sell) — selling rather than exchanging.
• Garder (to keep) — not giving away or trading.

Summary

Troquer focuses on the direct swap of items or services without monetary exchange. It carries a notion of mutual agreement and equal value exchange.