Création (en. Creation)
/kʁe.a.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The act of bringing something new to life.
The creation of this artwork took months.
La création de cette œuvre d'art a pris des mois.
The product of this act, an object or idea that did not exist before.
This invention is an original creation.
Cette invention est une création originale.
The entirety of living and non-living beings that we observe in the world.
The creation of nature is truly impressive.
La création de la nature est véritablement impressionnante.
Etymology
From the Latin 'creatio', derived from the verb 'creare' which means 'to create'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
artistic creation
A work born from imagination or artistic talent.
création artistique
create from nothing
To produce something without an initial basis or resource.
créer à partir de rien
business creation
The process of establishing a new company or organization.
création d'entreprise
Related Words
creator
A person who creates something.
créateur
creative
Someone who shows creativity.
créatif
creative
To have the ability to create or imagine.
créatif/ve
Slang Meanings
Making something new out of something old.
He always has a way of creation, making something new out of something old.
Il a toujours une façon de création, il fait du neuf avec du vieux.
Having crazy ideas.
He is a true creative, his creations are always a bit crazy.
C'est un vrai créatif, ses créations sont toujours un peu dingues.