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change

exchange rate, currency exchange

noun SHAHNZH Less Common

Also means

change, alteration

Usage Note

Change in French primarily refers to foreign exchange — le taux de change (the exchange rate), un bureau de change (a currency exchange office). As a general noun meaning 'change/alteration', it is less common in modern usage, where changement is preferred. Do not confuse with la monnaie (coins/small change) or la modification.

Examples

"Le taux de change est favorable aujourd'hui."

Natural Translation

The exchange rate is favourable today.

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