What does the cryptic crossword clue "When French director once, caught changing (7)" mean?

The definition is "changing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym of "When") + TATI (synonym of "French director") + C (synonym of "caught"); definition: "changing" The answer is ASTATIC.

When French director once, caught changing (7)

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