Créé (en. Created)

[kʁe.e]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To bring something to life.
He created a unique work of art.
Il a créé une œuvre d'art unique.
To set up or establish formally.
The company was created in 2020.
La société a été créée en 2020.
To invent or design something.
She created a delicious new recipe.
Elle a créé une nouvelle recette délicieuse.

Etymology

From the Latin 'creare', which means 'to produce, to engender'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to create connections
Establishing relationships with other people.
créer des liens
to create surprise
Causing an unexpected reaction.
créer la surprise
to create problems for oneself
Attracting trouble for oneself.
se créer des problèmes

Related Words

creation
The action of creating or producing something.
création
creator
A person who creates or designs something.
créateur
creative
Related to creation or originality.
créatif

Slang Meanings

To create something quickly without much thought.
He created this logo in five minutes!
Il a créé ce logo en cinq minutes!
To do something in an improvised manner.
We cracked and created a last-minute plan.
On a craqué et on a créé un plan en dernière minute.