French word

inventif

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃vɑ̃tif/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinventive

Example

Il est très inventif.

He is very inventive.

Illustration for inventif (inventive)

More examples

Son projet était vraiment inventif.

His project was really inventive.

Core concept

A practical mind that finds an unexpected way through a problem.

Common phrases

  • être inventif

    be inventive

  • esprit inventif

    inventive spirit

  • projet inventif

    inventive project

Similar words

ingénieux: Able to solve problems effectively through clever methods or mechanisms.
astucieux: Able to overcome problems through quick thinking and small practical tricks.
créatif: Able to create new ideas or forms in art and other forms of expression.
imaginatif: Able to picture scenes, stories, and situations with a rich imagination.

Definition in French

Qui trouve des solutions originales et pratiques grâce à l'ingéniosité.

Word origin

Inventif is formed from inventer, "to invent," with the adjective-forming suffix -if, from Latin inventivus and invenire, "to find."

Usage tips

  • Inventif often praises useful ingenuity, whereas créatif more broadly highlights creative expression or ideas.

Other meanings

  • creativeadjective
  • resourcefuladjective

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