French verb

Conjugation of changer

The French verb changer means "to change". Below are its 7 tenses as tables, with the irregular forms marked, 4 example sentences and answers to 3 common questions. Press play next to a present tense form or an example to hear it.

Meaning
to change
Type
Regular -er verb
Auxiliary
avoir
Present participle
changeant
Past participle
changé
Quick answer

The present tense of changer is je change, tu changes, il/elle change, nous changeons, vous changez, ils/elles changent. It counts as a regular -er verb, though 6 of its forms differ from the model pattern and are marked in the tables. The tables below cover 7 tenses, from the present to the imperative. Its compound tenses are formed with avoir.

Present tense of changer

Forms in orange break the regular -er pattern.

Present Présent
je change
tu changes
il/elle change
nous changeons (irregular)
vous changez
ils/elles changent

More tenses of changer

Compound past Passé composé
j' ai changé
tu as changé
il/elle a changé
nous avons changé
vous avez changé
ils/elles ont changé
Imperfect Imparfait
je changeais (irregular)
tu changeais (irregular)
il/elle changeait (irregular)
nous changions
vous changiez
ils/elles changeaient (irregular)
Future Futur simple
je changerai
tu changeras
il/elle changera
nous changerons
vous changerez
ils/elles changeront
Conditional Conditionnel présent
je changerais
tu changerais
il/elle changerait
nous changerions
vous changeriez
ils/elles changeraient
Present subjunctive Subjonctif présent
que je change
que tu changes
qu'il/elle change
que nous changions
que vous changiez
qu'ils/elles changent
Imperative Impératif
tu change
nous changeons (irregular)
vous changez

Notes on changer

Changer is regular, with spelling changes only. The spelling changes appear in changeons, changeais, changeait, changeaient, and changeant.

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Example sentences with changer

  • Je change de veste avant le dîner. I change jackets before dinner.
  • Nous avons changé la date du rendez-vous. We changed the date of the appointment.
  • Elle changeait souvent de coiffure chaque mois. She used to change her hairstyle every month.
  • Vous changerez de place après la pause. You will change seats after the break.
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Frequently asked questions

Is changer a regular French verb?

Yes, changer is regular, with spelling changes only.

Which forms of changer have spelling changes?

The spelling change appears in changeons in the present and imperative, and in changeais, changeait, changeaient, and changeant. The forms changions and changiez do not have a spelling change.

What are the participles and auxiliary of changer?

The present participle is changeant, the past participle is changé, and the auxiliary is avoir.