L'invention (en. The invention)
/lɛ̃.vɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Creation or discovery of a new thing that previously did not exist.
The invention of the wheel revolutionized transportation.
L'invention de la roue a révolutionné le transport.
Original idea or new concept.
His invention in the field of technology was applauded.
Son invention dans le domaine de la technologie a été applaudie.
Product resulting from a creative process.
This invention received an award during the innovation contest.
Cette invention a reçu un prix lors du concours d'innovation.
Etymology
From Latin 'inventio', meaning 'discovery', 'invention'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make an invention
To create something new.
faire une invention
notable invention
An invention that had a significant impact.
invention marquante
patent for an invention
Exclusive right granted to the inventor for their invention.
brevet d'invention
Related Words
inventor
Person who creates inventions.
inventeur
innovation
Process or result of inventing.
innovation
inventive
Person who specializes in inventions.
inventionniste
Slang Meanings
Bright idea
He had a bright idea for his project, a real invention stroke.
Il a eu une idée lumineuse pour son projet, un vrai coup d'invention.
Stroke of genius
His latest product was a stroke of genius, a true invention.
Son dernier produit était un coup de génie, une vraie invention.