No. 10,361 in French
invention
The act of creating something new or original.
In a sentence
L'invention de la roue a révolutionné le transport.
The invention of the wheel revolutionized transportation.
Here, 'invention' is used in a literal sense to refer to the creation of a new object or concept in history.
Son histoire sur les extraterrestres semble être une pure invention.
His story about extraterrestrials seems to be a pure fabrication.
In this sentence, 'invention' refers to a false or fictional narrative, highlighting its metaphorical or non-literal use.
La technologie moderne est alimentée par l'invention continue de dispositifs innovants.
Modern technology is driven by the continuous invention of innovative devices.
Here, 'invention' is used to describe the process of inventing or creating new innovations, emphasizing progress and creativity.
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