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to invite
01
inviter
to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something
Transitive: to invite sb
Exemples
She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night.
Elle invite des amis à dîner tous les vendredis soir.
The bride and groom are inviting friends and family to their wedding.
La mariée et le marié invitent des amis et de la famille à leur mariage.
02
provoquer, inciter
to encourage a particular reaction by creating a situation that tempts someone to act in a certain way
Transitive: to invite a reaction
Exemples
His reckless behavior invited criticism from all sides.
Son comportement téméraire a invité des critiques de tous bords.
The new policy invited complaints from the employees, who felt it was unfair.
La nouvelle politique a invité des plaintes de la part des employés, qui la trouvaient injuste.
03
inviter, convier
to ask someone to do something or participate in an activity in a casual or friendly manner
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Exemples
She invited me to join her for a walk in the park.
Elle m'a invité à me joindre à elle pour une promenade dans le parc.
After the meeting, she invited everyone to grab coffee.
Après la réunion, elle a invité tout le monde à prendre un café.
04
inviter, attirer
to attract or tempt someone to do something
Ditransitive: to invite sb to do sth
Exemples
The bright lights of the city invited them to explore the nightlife.
Les lumières vives de la ville les invitaient à explorer la vie nocturne.
His charming smile invited her to trust him with her secret.
Son sourire charmant invita à lui faire confiance avec son secret.
05
inviter
to ask someone to attend a party or event or come to one's house
Transitive
06
inviter, convier
to ask someone to be a guest at an event, place, or occasion
Transitive: to invite sb to a place or event
Exemples
He invited everyone to a fancy restaurant downtown.
Il a invité tout le monde dans un restaurant chic du centre-ville.
For her birthday, she invited a few close friends to a spa day.
Pour son anniversaire, elle a invité quelques amis proches à une journée spa.
Invite
01
invitation, convocation
a written or spoken request to attend an event, join an activity, or participate in a gathering
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