Inventée (en. Invented)
[ɛ̃.vɑ̃.te]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has been conceived or imagined.
The story you are telling is completely invented.
L'histoire que tu racontes est complètement inventée.
Indicates that something is not real, but fictional.
This character is invented.
Ce personnage est inventé.
Relates to something that exists only in the mind.
The plot of this movie is invented.
L'intrigue de ce film est inventée.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'inventer', originating from Latin 'inventare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
invented idea
An idea that has been imagined and not derived from reality.
idée inventée
invented story
A story that has been entirely created, with no real basis.
histoire inventée
invented character
A character that has been created for a work of fiction.
personnage inventé
Related Words
invent
The act of creating something new.
inventer
invention
Creation of an object or idea that did not exist before.
invention
female inventor
Woman who invents or creates.
inventeuse
Slang Meanings
An exaggerated story that is not credible.
She is still telling her inventions as if they were the truth.
Elle raconte encore ses inventions, comme si c'était la vérité.
A fanciful, non-existent idea.
His project is just an invention; it will never work.
Son projet est juste une invention, ça ne marchera jamais.