L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Introduction to the verb changer
The English translation of the French verb changer is “to change.” It is pronounced as /ʃɑ̃.ʒe/ in its infinitive form.
The word changer comes from the Latin verb “cambiare,” meaning “to exchange.” It entered the French language in the 12th century and has been used in everyday language ever since.
In the L’infinitif Présent tense, changer is used to express the action of changing, modifying, or transforming something. Here are three simple examples of its usage in this tense:
- Je veux changer de travail. (I want to change jobs.)
- Nous allons changer de voiture l’année prochaine. (We are going to change cars next year.)
- Est-ce que tu peux changer la couleur de tes cheveux ? (Can you change the color of your hair?)
In these examples, changer is used in its infinitive form to express an action that is yet to be completed. In the first sentence, the speaker wants to change their job in the future. In the second sentence, the speaker plans to change their car in the upcoming year. In the third sentence, the speaker is asking someone if they are able to change the color of their hair.
Overall, changer is a common verb used in everyday French to express the idea of changing or transforming something. It is used in a variety of contexts, from personal changes to physical transformations.
Table of the L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of changer
Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Usage | English Translation |
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je | change | Je change mon look. | I am changing my look. |
tu | changes | Tu changes de vêtements. | You are changing clothes. |
il | change | Il change de voiture. | He is changing cars. |
elle | change | Elle change de coiffure. | She is changing her hairstyle. |
on | change | On change d’horaires. | We are changing schedules. |
nous | changeons | Nous changeons de plan. | We are changing our plan. |
vous | changez | Vous changez de domicile. | You are changing your residence. |
ils | changent | Ils changent de métier. | They are changing careers. |
elles | changent | Elles changent souvent d’avis. | They often change their minds. |
Other Conjugations for Changer.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb changer (this article)
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Changer – About the French L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense
Forming the Infinitive Present
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
As a Verb’s Dictionary Form
After Modal Verbs
As an Imperative
In Infinitive Clauses
Interactions with Other Tenses
Present Tense
Future Tense
Conditional Tense
Passé Composé
Imperfect Tense
Subjunctive and Conditional Moods
Summary
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