Inventions (en. Inventions)

/ɛ̃.vɛ̃.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of creating something new, especially in scientific or technological fields.

The inventions of the 20th century revolutionized our way of life.

Les inventions du XXe siècle ont révolutionné notre mode de vie.

The result of this action, a new product or device.

The 3D printer is one of the most impressive inventions of recent decades.

L'imprimante 3D est l'une des inventions les plus impressionnantes des dernières décennies.

A set of ideas, concepts, or devices created by the human mind.

Inventions are often the result of human curiosity.

Les inventions sont souvent le fruit de la curiosité humaine.

The word 'invention' comes from the Latin 'inventio', which means 'to find, to discover'.

invention of the wheel

A fundamental invention that transformed transportation.

invention de la roue

invention of fire

A discovery that was crucial for human survival.

invention du feu

invention of electricity

A turning point in technological development.

invention de l'électricité

invention of the telephone

Significantly changed human communication.

invention du téléphone

innovative

Refers to people or things that introduce innovations.

innovatifs

creativity

Ability to imagine and create.

créativité

technology

Application of science for practical purposes.

technologie

Original or clever idea.

What you did is a true invention!

C'est une vraie invention ce que tu as fait !

Gadget or device that seems useless.

This thing is just a silly invention.

Ce truc est juste une invention à la noix.