échanger

Senses

1. 1.

   to exchange

   to give something and receive something else in return

2. 2.

   to swap

   to trade one item for another

3. 3.

   to exchange (ideas, words)

   to share or communicate mutually

Examples

• "J'ai échangé mon vieux téléphone contre un modèle plus récent."

  I exchanged my old phone for a newer model.

• "Les deux amis ont échangé des adresses email pour rester en contact."

  The two friends exchanged email addresses to stay in touch.

• "Nous échangeons des idées intéressantes lors de chaque réunion."

  We exchange interesting ideas at every meeting.

Usage

Standard transitive verb; often followed by *contre* (against/for) when specifying what is given in return. Common in commercial, personal, and intellectual contexts. Note the pronunciation of the initial *é*: /e/ (closed e).