English–French

“invent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃vɑ̃te/

Example

Il a inventé un nouveau jouet.

He invented a new toy.

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How to say “invent” in French

“Invent” in French is inventer.

A mind supplies a form where none existed, whether a useful thing or a made-up account.

Full entry for inventer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with inventer

Il invente une excuse.

He makes up an excuse.

Tips for using inventer

  • Inventer is broader than English invent because it also commonly means to make up a story, excuse, or explanation.

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