interchange

• Nom désignant un échangeur routier à niveaux séparés permettant aux flux de circulation de passer d'une route à une autre sans croisement, ou l'action d'échanger des informations, des biens ou des devises.

A noun referring to a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams, or the act of exchanging or reciprocating information, goods, or currencies.

1. Road junctionB2formal

   A junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams.

   Échangeur autoroutier

   • The new interchange reduced traffic congestion significantly.
   • Take the third exit at the highway interchange.
   • The interchange connects the main highway to the city center.

2. Mutual exchangeB2formal

   Mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging, especially information.

   échange mutuel

   • There was a productive interchange of ideas during the conference.
   • The interchange between the two departments improved collaboration.
   • Cultural interchange helps build understanding between nations.

   Synonymesexchangegive-and-takeinteractioninterplayreciprocationreciprocitytrade

3. Act of swappingB2formal

   The act of changing one thing for another thing.

   échange

   • The interchange of roles helped the team understand each other's tasks.
   • An interchange of gifts took place at the ceremony.
   • The interchange of prisoners was part of the peace agreement.

   Synonymesbarterexchangesubstitutionswapswitchingtrade

4. Currency exchangeB2formalbusiness

   Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money, especially the currencies of different countries.

   Change de devises

   • The bank offers a fair rate for currency interchange.
   • International trade requires efficient monetary interchange.
   • The interchange of dollars to euros was completed at the airport.

   Synonymesconversionexchangeforeign exchange

• Verbe désignant l'action d'échanger, de remplacer une chose par une autre, ou d'alterner entre deux ou plusieurs objets.

A verb used to indicate the act of exchanging or swapping one thing for another, or of alternating between two or more things.

1. Exchange or swapB2formal

   To put each of two things in the place of the other; to switch items that are seemingly equivalent.

   échanger

   • The two players interchanged positions during the game.
   • You can interchange the parts without affecting the machine's function.
   • They interchanged the roles to gain different perspectives.

   Synonymesexchangesubstituteswapswitchtradetranspose

2. Give and receive mutuallyB2formal

   To give something to someone and receive something similar in return.

   échanger mutuellement

   • The colleagues interchanged ideas during the brainstorming session.
   • Couples often interchange gifts on special occasions.
   • The two countries interchange cultural programs annually.

   Synonymesbarterexchangereciprocateswaptrade

3. Cause to change placesB2formal

   To cause two or more things to change positions with each other.

   Faire changer de place

   • The mechanic interchanged the tires to ensure even wear.
   • She interchanged the books on the shelf to organize them by author.
   • The software allows you to interchange data between different formats.

   Synonymesexchangeswapswitchtradetranspose

4. Reverse or alter directionC1formal

   To reverse a direction, attitude, or course of action.

   Inverser ou changer de direction

   • The driver interchanged the route to avoid traffic.
   • He interchanged his approach after receiving feedback.
   • The company interchanged its strategy to adapt to market changes.