exchange

• Nom désignant l'action de donner quelque chose en échange d'autre chose, ou le lieu où se déroulent de telles opérations.

A noun referring to the act of giving something in return for something else, or a place where such transactions occur.

1. Giving and receivingB1formal

   The act of giving something to someone and receiving something in return.

   échange

   • They made a fair exchange of goods.
   • The exchange of gifts is a common tradition.
   • We agreed on an exchange of services.

   Synonymesbarterdealinginterchangereciprocityswaptrade

2. Conversation or discussionB1formal

   A short conversation or argument between people.

   échange (conversation)

   • There was a heated exchange between the two politicians.
   • They had a brief exchange of ideas before the meeting.
   • The exchange of opinions was very productive.

   Synonymesaltercationargumentchatconversationdialoguediscussioninterchangetalk

3. Financial marketB2formalbusiness

   A place where stocks, currencies, or commodities are traded.

   Bourse

   • The stock exchange closed higher today.
   • He works at the New York Stock Exchange.
   • The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro fluctuated.

   Synonymesboursemarketstock markettrading floor

4. Return or replacementA2informal

   The act of returning a product and getting a different one or a refund.

   échange ou remplacement

   • I need to do an exchange for this shirt; it's too small.
   • The store allows exchanges within 30 days.
   • She requested an exchange for a different color.

   Synonymesreplacementsubstitutionswaptrade

• Verbe désignant l'action de donner une chose en échange d'une autre, ou d'échanger des objets, des informations ou des services.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something in return for something else, or swapping items, information, or services.

1. Give and receive reciprocallyB1formal

   To give something to someone and receive something in return.

   échanger

   • They exchanged gifts at the party.
   • We exchanged phone numbers after the meeting.
   • The two countries exchanged ambassadors.

   Synonymesbarterinterchangereciprocateswaptrade

   Antonymeskeepretainwithhold

2. Replace or returnA2formal

   To return a purchased item and receive a different one, often of equal value.

   Échanger ou remplacer un article acheté

   • She exchanged the dress for a smaller size.
   • You can exchange your tickets for a later show.
   • The store allows customers to exchange items within 30 days.

   Synonymeschangereplacesubstituteswapswitchtrade

3. Trade currenciesB1formal

   To convert one currency into another.

   Convertir des devises

   • He exchanged dollars for euros at the bank.
   • You can exchange currency at the airport.
   • The rate at which you exchange money varies daily.

   Synonymeschangeconvertswaptrade