Échanger
Échanger is a French verb meaning to swap one thing for another, to trade, or to share information, ideas, or views with someone. It is transitive and commonly used with a direct object, as in échanger des cadeaux, échanger des idées, or échanger une montre contre une autre. The phrase en échange means “in return” or “as a reciprocal gesture.”
Etymology and related forms: Échanger derives from Old French eschangier, itself from Late Latin excambiare. The
Usage and construction: In barter or transaction, one can say échanger quelque chose contre quelque chose. Exemples:
Conjugation: Échanger is a regular -er verb and follows standard conjugation patterns. Present: j'échange, tu échangeS,
See also: échange, changer, échangiste (informational note only), échangeur (infrastructure term).
In sum, échanger covers both the transfer of goods or services and the exchange of information or