invention

UK
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

Translations

inventionnoun
inventions
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UK
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
US
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inventionAppareil, procédé ou dispositif.
The light bulb is one of Thomas Edison's most famous inventions.
L’ampoule électrique est l’une des inventions les plus célèbres de Thomas Edison.
inventionCréation imaginaire ou mensongère.
The story he told was pure invention, with no basis in reality.
L’histoire qu’il a racontée était une pure invention, sans aucun fondement dans la réalité.
The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.
L’invention du téléphone a révolutionné la communication.
InventionTerme musical, notamment chez J. S. Bach.
Pianists often study Bach's Two-Part Inventions to develop finger independence.
Les pianistes étudient souvent les Inventions à deux voix de Bach pour développer l’indépendance des doigts.
Her designs show remarkable invention and flair.
Ses créations témoignent d’une inventivité remarquable et d’un vrai style.
inventionadjective
UK
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun, especially in legal or technical contexts (e.g., "invention disclosure form").
Additional translations
d’inventionFormulation technique, surtout dans le domaine juridique et des brevets.

Definitions

inventionnoun
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.
A device, contrivance, or process originated after study and experiment.
The light bulb is one of Thomas Edison's most famous inventions.
A creation or fabrication that is fictitious or imaginary.
The story he told was pure invention, with no basis in reality.
A short contrapuntal musical composition, especially one of a set written by J. S. Bach for keyboard.
Pianists often study Bach's Two-Part Inventions to develop finger independence.
Inventiveness; the quality of being creative or original.
Her designs show remarkable invention and flair.
inventionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an invention or the act of inventing.
The company filed an invention disclosure report before applying for a patent.