invent

UK
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnt/

Translations

inventverb
invented
Past Simple
invented
Past Participle
inventing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
inventerAu sens de « faire une histoire, une excuse, un prétexte ».
He invented an excuse for being late to the meeting.
Il a inventé une excuse pour justifier son retard à la réunion.
She invented a new type of solar panel that is more efficient.
Elle a inventé un nouveau type de panneau solaire plus efficace.

Definitions

inventverb
To create or design something that has not existed before.
She invented a new type of solar panel that is more efficient.
To make up a story or explanation that is not true.
He invented an excuse for being late to the meeting.