PrepMyFrench
PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Changer is a regular -er verb with a spelling change (g to ge before a or o) that is essential for discussing modifications, transformations, or exchanges. It is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
Use changer in the speaking section to talk about changing jobs, plans, or habits, e.g., 'Je change de travail l'année prochaine.'
Il faut changer les pneus avant l'hiver.
We need to change the tires before winter.
A common mistake is forgetting the spelling change in the nous form (nous changeons) or using 'changer' without the correct preposition (e.g., 'changer de' for changing something, 'changer en' for transforming into).
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Changer typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.