inventer
French → English
(innovation) To invent: to create or design something that has not existed before
Gutenberg n'a pas tout inventé, il a combiné des technologies existantes.
(English) Gutenberg didn't invent everything; he combined existing technologies.
Thomas Edison a inventé l'ampoule électrique après de nombreux essais.
(English) Thomas Edison invented the light bulb after many attempts.
(fiction) To fabricate: to make up a false story, excuse, or alibi
Le suspect a dû inventer une histoire pour justifier son absence.
(English) The suspect had to invent a story to justify his absence.
À cet âge, les petits garçons inventent souvent des jeux stupides.
(English) At that age, little boys often make up stupid games.
Entry ID: fr:en:inventer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary