créer
/kʁe.e/
The English phrase 'create' is translated into French as créer.
créer is a verb meaning to put into existence.
Meaning: to put into existence (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of créer is créé, which means 'created'. The noun form of the verb is création, meaning 'creation'.
How do you pronounce it?
/kʁe.e/
Did you know?
- In French, when you want to say you are 'creating a stir' or 'causing a scene', you would rarely use créer and would instead use the verb provoquer.
- The French word créateur can refer to a fashion designer, whereas in English 'creator' is more commonly associated with content or art.
- The French verb créer shares its root with the English word 'creature', both tracing back to the Latin 'creāre'.
Examples in context
- Clique ici pour créer un compte.Click here to create an account.This sentence shows how to use créer in the context of making an account.Tatoeba #1461902 by Julien_PDC, translation #1461899 by CM
- C'était une bonne idée que de créer Tatoeba.It was a good idea to create Tatoeba.This sentence uses créer to describe the act of founding or creating an entity.Tatoeba #962456 by sacredceltic, translation #961570 by Zifre
- Peut-on créer quelque chose à partir de rien ?Can we create something out of nothing?This sentence demonstrates using créer when discussing making something from nothing.Tatoeba #331285 by TRANG, translation #23303 by Swift
- Il a créé une entreprise innovante.He created an innovative company.
- J'ai fait une peinture abstraite aujourd'hui.I created an abstract painting today.
- J'ai bricolé une étagère avec des matériaux recyclés.I created a shelf using recycled materials.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are discussing a new business idea.
- ChloéJe veux créer mon entreprise cette année.I want to create my own business this year.
- LucasC'est un projet ambitieux, Chloé !That is an ambitious project, Chloé!
- ChloéOui, je vais créer un site web d'abord.Yes, I am going to create a website first.
- LucasJe peux t'aider pour le design.I can help you with the design.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “create” translations and entries créer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries créer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
