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invention in French

invention in French is invention, découverte — invention means something newly created or designed.

invention in French

invention
noun
Something invented.
découverte
noun
Something invented.

What does "invention" mean?

  1. noun Something newly created or designed.
    "The young engineer showed off her latest invention at the school fair."
  2. noun The act or ability of creating something new.
    "Necessity is often the mother of invention, especially when money is tight."
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invention in a sentence

  • The young engineer showed off her latest invention at the school fair.
  • This clever invention folds flat so it fits in a small drawer.
  • Necessity is often the mother of invention, especially when money is tight.
  • Her talent for invention showed early, when she built a radio from spare parts.

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What is "invention" in French?
"invention" in French is invention, découverte. invention means: Something newly created or designed.
How do you use "invention" in a sentence?
Example: "The young engineer showed off her latest invention at the school fair." In French, "invention" is invention, découverte.
Are there other ways to say "invention" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "invention": invention, découverte.
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