Inventé (en. Invented)

/ɛ̃.vɑ̃.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has been created or conceived by the human mind.
Her idea was so original that it seemed completely invented.
Son idée était tellement originale qu'elle semblait complètement inventée.
Refers to a product that has been recently designed.
This device is a technology invented to improve productivity.
Ce dispositif est une technologie inventée pour améliorer la productivité.
Characterizes something that is not found in nature.
This legendary creature is entirely invented.
Cette créature de légende est entièrement inventée.

Etymology

From the verb 'inventer' which comes from the Latin 'inventare', meaning 'to discover, to find'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an invented mind
To have a fertile imagination or creative abilities.
avoir un esprit inventé
invented thing
Object or idea that did not exist before.
chose inventée

Related Words

to invent
To create something new or to discover.
inventer
innovation
To introduce a new idea or method.
innovation
creation
Action of producing something new.
création

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to something false or exaggerated.
It's so invented, it looks like a movie script.
C'est tellement inventé, on dirait un scénario de film.
To refer to an absurd or untrustworthy story.
Your excuse was too invented to be true.
Ton excuse était trop inventée pour être vraie.