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changement

change, alteration

noun shahnzh-MAHN Less Common

Usage Note

Changement is the noun derived from changer. It is used across many domains — changement climatique ('climate change'), changement de direction ('change of direction'). The phrase changement de décor ('change of scenery') is a common idiom. Unlike monnaie or modification, it implies a broader or more fundamental shift.

Examples

"Ce changement m'a surpris."

Natural Translation

This change surprised me.

Literal Translation

This change me-has surprised

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