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masculine

/ʃɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃/

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Translation

change, alteration

Word origin

From the verb changer ('to change') plus the noun suffix -ment, from Late Latin cambiare ('to exchange'), of Celtic origin. The same root gives English 'change' and 'exchange'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cambiare
English cognates
change, exchange

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralchangements

Examples

tous surpris.

This change of plan surprised us all.

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There has been a big change in his life.

l'.

The change of season can already be felt in the air.

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The employees took this change badly.

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A small change can make a big difference.

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This word is part of lesson 24.