Significado
To alter one's opinion or decision.
Contexto cultural
Debate is highly valued. Changing one's mind after a good argument is seen as a sign of intelligence. Similar to France, but 'changer d'idée' is also very common in Canadian French. Uses 'changer d'avis' exactly as in France.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just remember 'changer d'avis' as a block.
Avoid literalism
Never translate 'mind' as 'esprit' in this context.
Significado
To alter one's opinion or decision.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just remember 'changer d'avis' as a block.
Avoid literalism
Never translate 'mind' as 'esprit' in this context.
Use it to be polite
It's a soft way to cancel plans without sounding rude.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
Je pensais venir, mais j'ai ______ d'avis.
Past participle required after 'ai'.
Select the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
The other options are literal translations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu viens au cinéma ? B: Non, ____.
Standard response for changing plans.
Match the situation.
You decide not to buy the car you liked.
Fits the context of changing a decision.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJe pensais venir, mais j'ai ______ d'avis.
Past participle required after 'ai'.
Which is correct?
The other options are literal translations.
A: Tu viens au cinéma ? B: Non, ____.
Standard response for changing plans.
You decide not to buy the car you liked.
Fits the context of changing a decision.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasNo, use 'changer d'avis'.
It is neutral.
They are interchangeable in this phrase.
Yes, if you are explaining a change in strategy.
Yes, they often use 'changer d'idée'.
Conjugate 'changer' normally.
Yes, it is very high frequency.
No, only for opinions/decisions.
Frases relacionadas
Revenir sur sa décision
similarTo go back on a decision
Changer d'idée
similarTo change one's idea
Avoir un avis
builds onTo have an opinion
