modifié
The English word 'modified' is translated into French as modifié.
The adjective modifié is used to describe something that has been changed or altered. It is the past participle of the verb modifier, which means 'to modify' or 'to change'.
Meaning: changed, altered (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, modifié must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use modifiée for feminine singular nouns, modifiés for masculine plural nouns and modifiées for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- When talking about computer software, even though modifié is grammatically correct, French developers often use the English-derived term 'patché' to describe a modified or fixed piece of code.
- The verb modifier shares a root with mode, meaning 'fashion' or 'way'. In a historical sense, to modify something was to change its 'mode' or manner of being.
- While modifié describes a change, French speakers use altéré for modifications that imply spoilage or weakness. This distinction is particularly important when describing the quality of food or the purity of music.
Examples in context
- Je suis un organisme génétiquement modifié.I'm a genetically modified organism.This sentence uses modifié to describe an organism.Tatoeba #899847 by sacredceltic, translation #1406477 by marcelostockle
- Pensez-vous qu'il soit dangereux de consommer de la nourriture génétiquement modifiée ?Do you think it's dangerous to eat genetically modified food?This sentence uses modifié to describe food.Tatoeba #955194 by sacredceltic, translation #953232 by CK
- De nombreux consommateurs s'inquiètent des risques sanitaires de la nourriture génétiquement modifiée.Many consumers are concerned about the health risks of genetically modified food.Tatoeba #546476 by sacredceltic, translation #511264 by Swift
- Le document a été modifiéThe document has been modified
- La loi a été amendéeThe law has been modified
- J'ai changé ma réservationI modified my reservation
- J'ai retouché cette photoI modified/touched up this photo
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are looking at a car in a garage.
- ManonCe moteur semble avoir été modifié.This engine seems to have been modified.
- GabrielOui, le propriétaire a modifié les réglages.Yes, the owner modified the settings.
- ManonC'est un modèle très modifié, n'est-ce pas ?It's a very modified model, isn't it?
- GabrielC'est vrai, il est très différent de l'original.That's true, it is very different from the original.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry modifié, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
