création
/kʁe.a.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase "creation" is translated into French as création.
The noun création refers to the act of creation.
Meaning: act of creation (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
création is pronounced /kʁe.a.sjɔ̃/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The high fashion industry in Paris uses création to describe the design process of a new garment. A créateur is not just a creator but specifically a fashion designer.
- In French culinary terms, a création culinaire often implies a dish that breaks traditional rules rather than one that follows a classic recipe.
- French has a specific phrase depuis la création du monde which is used as a common hyperbole to mean 'for a very long time', similar to 'since the dawn of time'.
Examples in context
- Gloire au roi de la création.Glory to the King of creation.Tatoeba #8731608 by Julien_PDC, translation #4593680 by isaacandrade
- Ça a permis la création de 4,000 emplois.That has allowed the creation of 4.000 new jobs.Tatoeba #3272465 by Micsmithel, translation #3272464 by CM
- La vérité scientifique est une création de l'esprit humain.Scientific truth is a creation of the human mind.Tatoeba #428683 by Archibald, translation #23965 by Dejo
- La création artistique est une forme d'expression passionnante.Artistic creation is an exciting form of expression.
- Le comité a approuvé la création d'une nouvelle division.The committee approved the creation of a new division.
- Cette entreprise accorde une grande importance à la conception de produits innovants.This company places great importance on the conception of innovative products.
- La conception de ce bâtiment a nécessité une équipe d'architectes talentueux.The creation of this building required a team of talented architects.
- J'adore ta dernière créa !I love your latest creation!
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Example conversation
Two art students are discussing a new project in a studio.
- ChloéTa création est vraiment originale.Your creation is truly original.
- GabrielMerci, j'y ai passé beaucoup de temps.Thanks, I spent a lot of time on it.
- ChloéLe style est unique.The style is unique.
- GabrielC'est gentil de ta part, Chloé.That is kind of you, Chloé.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “creation” translations and entries création, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
