invitation
/ɛ̃.vi.ta.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word "invitation" is translated into French as invitation.
The word invitation refers to the document or the spoken words used to convey the message by which someone is invited.
Meaning: document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of France, the term carton d'invitation is more commonly used to refer specifically to a formal invitation card.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word invitation is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɛ̃.vi.ta.sjɔ̃/ and consists of 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French social etiquette, receiving an invitation often implies a subtle social contract: if you accept, it is generally expected that you will bring a small gift, such as flowers or wine, to the host.
- A formal invitation to a wedding might be referred to as a faire-part, which refers to the announcement of the event rather than the act of inviting.
- If you receive an invitation for a drink, it might be to a verre, which literally means 'a glass', a common way to say 'a drink' in a social context.
Examples in context
- J'ai reçu une invitation.I received an invitation.This sentence is useful for showing how to express receiving an invitation.Tatoeba #6305 by TRANG, translation #258705 by CK
- Elle refusa mon invitation.She refused my invitation.This sentence shows how to express someone refusing an invitation.Tatoeba #1337247 by sacredceltic, translation #314353 by CK
- Tom a décliné l'invitation.Tom declined the invitation.This sentence shows how to express someone declining an invitation.Tatoeba #5802301 by Toynop, translation #2543401 by CK
- J'ai le plaisir de vous envoyer cette invitationI have the pleasure of sending you this invitation
- Nous vous convions à notre réception annuelleWe invite you to our annual reception
- Tu es invité(e) à ma fête d'anniversaireYou are invited to my birthday party
- Viens à la soirée ce soir!Come to the party tonight!
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking in a cafe about a party.
- ChloéAs-tu reçu mon invitation ?Did you receive my invitation?
- HugoOui, merci beaucoup pour l'invitation !Yes, thank you very much for the invitation!
- ChloéC'est une invitation pour mon anniversaire.It is an invitation for my birthday.
- HugoJe viendrai avec plaisir, Chloé.I will come with pleasure, Chloé.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invitation” translations and entries invitation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
