How do you say "Have changed" in French?

"Have changed" in French is "Ont changé". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Have changed’ in French

Q: What does "Ont changé" mean in English?

"Ont changé" means "Have changed" in English. Usage tip: French often uses [avoir] plus another verb for completed actions: [ont changé] = "have changed," [a augmenté] = "has increased." Learn it as a reusable pattern, not just one phrase.

Ont changé

on shawn-zay

[on shawn-zay]

💬 Usage Tip: French often uses [avoir] plus another verb for completed actions: [ont changé] = "have changed," [a augmenté] = "has increased." Learn it as a reusable pattern, not just one phrase.

Phrase Breakdown

Ont

[on]

Have

Past tense auxiliary or main verb indicating possession.

Example

Ils ont un chat et un chien.

They have a cat and a dog.

changé

[shawn-zay]

changed

Made or become different.

Example

Ils ont changé de voiture.

They changed cars.

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