English–French
“invention” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃vɑ̃sjɔ̃/
Example
C'est une invention simple mais utile.
This is a simple but useful invention.
How to say “invention” in French
“Invention” in French is invention.
A fresh idea made concrete as a useful object, process, or solution.
Example sentences with invention
Elle a montré son invention à ses amis.
She showed her invention to her friends.
Tips for using invention
- Inventer can also mean "to make up" or "to fabricate," so context determines whether the idea is praised or treated as false.