French word

créer

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁee/

Meaning

  • verbcreate

Example

Je crée un compte sur ce site.

I create an account on this site.

Illustration for créer (create)

More examples

Pour lancer sa boutique, il veut créer un site.

To launch his shop, he wants to create a website.

Core concept

A deliberate act that brings a new idea into existence as a usable thing.

Common phrases

  • créer un compte

    create an account

  • créer une entreprise

    establish a company

  • créer un site

    create a website

Similar words

faire: To carry out a simple action or task.
inventer: To devise something or a method that did not exist before.
ouvrir: To open a shop, account, or service for use or access.
lancer: To introduce a product, service, or business to the market and begin operations.

Definition in French

Former, inventer ou établir quelque chose qui n'existait pas auparavant par une action volontaire.

Word origin

French créer comes from Latin creare, meaning 'bring forth' or 'appoint', and retains the idea of bringing something into existence.

Usage tips

  • For a physical object made by hand, fabriquer is often more precise, while créer suits a work, service, account, or institution.

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