invent
US /ɪnˈvent/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
1.
inventer, créer
create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of
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Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell a inventé le téléphone.
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She likes to invent new recipes in her kitchen.
Elle aime inventer de nouvelles recettes dans sa cuisine.
2.
inventer, fabriquer
make up (a story or excuse), especially so as to deceive
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He had to invent a plausible excuse for being late.
Il a dû inventer une excuse plausible pour son retard.
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Don't try to invent stories; just tell the truth.
N’essaie pas d’inventer des histoires ; dis juste la vérité.