changement de paradigme
/ʃɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃ d(ə) pa.ʁa.diɡm/
In French, paradigm shift is changement de paradigme.
The term refers to any radical change.
Meaning: any radical change (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from changement (change) and de paradigme (of paradigm).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Changement de paradigme is primarily used in formal, academic, scientific or professional contexts. You may also use the formal expression changement fondamental to express a paradigm shift.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term virage de paradigme is used, where virage translates to turn or shift.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃ d(ə) pa.ʁa.diɡm/
Did you know?
- Because changement de paradigme is a direct calque of the English phrase, some French linguists once criticized it for being an 'Anglicisme'.
- In French, paradigme originally referred specifically to a grammatical pattern or a table of word endings before it became a general term for a conceptual model.
- Because changement de paradigme is strictly formal, using it in a casual setting like a cafe might sound unintentionally pompous or overly academic to native speakers.
Examples in context
- Le développement des nouvelles technologies a provoqué un changement de paradigme dans le domaine des communications.The development of new technologies has caused a paradigm shift in the field of communications.
- Ce nouveau modèle technologique représente un véritable changement de paradigme.This new technological model represents a true paradigm shift.
- Ce nouveau modèle représente un véritable changement de paradigme.This new model represents a true paradigm shift.
- L'intelligence artificielle provoque un changement de paradigme technologique.Artificial intelligence is causing a technological paradigm shift.
- Nous vivons un changement de paradigme dans la médecine.We are experiencing a paradigm shift in medicine.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a new company strategy.
- EmmaCe nouveau plan est un vrai changement de paradigme.This new plan is a real paradigm shift.
- LucasJe suis d'accord, tout va changer ici.I agree, everything is going to change here.
- EmmaLe changement de paradigme sera difficile à gérer.The paradigm shift will be difficult to manage.
- LucasOui, mais c'est nécessaire pour réussir, Emma.Yes, but it is necessary to succeed, Emma.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry changement de paradigme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
