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How to Say "I changed my mind" in French
Express that you've changed your mind in French, useful when shopping or making decisions.
J'ai changé d'avis.
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Use this when you're in a shop and decide against buying something you were considering. It's also handy if you've agreed to plans and then want to back out.
Alternatives
- Je ne veux plus.Use this if you simply don't want it anymore, without explaining why.
- Finalement, je vais prendre autre chose.Say this if you've decided to buy something else instead.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'avis'
The 'a' in 'avis' is open like in 'father', and the 'v' is a clear 'v' sound, not 'f'.
Forgetting the apostrophe
Remember 'J'ai' is 'Je ai' contracted; leave out the apostrophe and it's incorrect.
A small cultural note
While 'J'ai changé d'avis' is perfectly fine, sometimes French shoppers might just say 'Non, merci' and walk away, especially if they weren't strongly encouraged to buy.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I changed my mind in French shop?
In a shop, you can say 'J'ai changé d'avis' if you decide against a purchase. You might also simply say 'Non, merci' if you're not interested.
Is 'J'ai changé d'avis' formal or informal?
It's a neutral phrase suitable for most situations. You can use it with shopkeepers or friends without issue.
What if I want to say I changed my mind about plans?
The phrase 'J'ai changé d'avis' works well for plans too. You can say 'J'ai changé d'avis, je ne viens pas' to indicate you won't be coming.
