inviter/ɛ̃.vi.te/
verb · A2 · Frequency 689
verb
Meanings
to invite someone to an event or to go somewhere
Commonly used to invite someone to a party, event, or visit; the direct object is a person.
to cause or prompt a reaction or behavior
Used to express that something causes a reaction or behavior; the object is usually an abstract noun.
Examples
Elle souhaite inviter ses collègues à déjeuner.
She wants to invite her colleagues to lunch.
Nous allons inviter les voisins à la pendaison de crémaillère.
We are going to invite the neighbors to the housewarming party.
Il hésite à inviter son frère au voyage.
He is hesitating about inviting his brother on the trip.
Collocations
- inviter quelqu’un à une fêteto invite someone to a party
- inviter à la réflexionto prompt reflection
Common mistakes
J’ai invité Paul de venir à la fête.
J’ai invité Paul à venir à la fête.
With inviter, use à before an infinitive to express inviting someone to do something, not de.
Related words
synonymconvierto invite (someone to come somewhere)
Grammar note
Inviter is a transitive verb that directly takes a personal object; it can be used to mean inviting someone or causing a reaction.
verb
Meanings
to invite someone to an event or to go somewhere
Commonly used to invite someone to a party, event, or visit; the direct object is a person.
to cause or prompt a reaction or behavior
Used to express that something causes a reaction or behavior; the object is usually an abstract noun.
Examples
En invitant ses voisins à dîner, elle a créé une ambiance chaleureuse.
By inviting her neighbors to dinner, she created a warm atmosphere.
Invitant toute l'équipe à une réunion, le directeur a réservé une grande salle.
Inviting the whole team to a meeting, the director booked a large room.
Il a envoyé un message en invitant ses amis à venir passer le week-end chez lui.
He sent a message inviting his friends to spend the weekend at his place.
Grammar note
Inviter is a transitive verb that directly takes a personal object; it can be used to mean inviting someone or causing a reaction.
verb
Meanings
to invite someone to an event or to go somewhere
Commonly used to invite someone to a party, event, or visit; the direct object is a person.
to cause or prompt a reaction or behavior
Used to express that something causes a reaction or behavior; the object is usually an abstract noun.
Examples
Nous avons invité nos voisins à dîner samedi.
We invited our neighbors to dinner on Saturday.
Elle a invité sa collègue à visiter l'exposition.
She invited her colleague to visit the exhibition.
Le directeur a invité toute l'équipe à participer à la réunion.
The director invited the whole team to take part in the meeting.
Collocations
- inviter quelqu’un à une fêteto invite someone to a party
- inviter à la réflexionto prompt reflection
Common mistakes
J’ai invité Paul de venir à la fête.
J’ai invité Paul à venir à la fête.
With inviter, use à before an infinitive to express inviting someone to do something, not de.
Related words
synonymconvierto invite (someone to come somewhere)
Grammar note
Inviter is a transitive verb that directly takes a personal object; it can be used to mean inviting someone or causing a reaction.
verb
Meanings
to invite someone to an event or to go somewhere
Commonly used to invite someone to a party, event, or visit; the direct object is a person.
to cause or prompt a reaction or behavior
Used to express that something causes a reaction or behavior; the object is usually an abstract noun.
Examples
Elle invite ses collègues à dîner vendredi soir.
She is inviting her colleagues to dinner on Friday evening.
Le musée invite les enfants à participer à un atelier gratuit.
The museum invites children to take part in a free workshop.
On invite nos voisins à venir boire un café après le déménagement.
We are inviting our neighbors to come over for coffee after the move.
Grammar note
Inviter is a transitive verb that directly takes a personal object; it can be used to mean inviting someone or causing a reaction.
verb
Meanings
to invite someone to an event or to go somewhere
Commonly used to invite someone to a party, event, or visit; the direct object is a person.
to cause or prompt a reaction or behavior
Used to express that something causes a reaction or behavior; the object is usually an abstract noun.
Examples
Tu invites tes collègues à déjeuner demain.
You are inviting your colleagues to lunch tomorrow.
Tu invites ta sœur à passer le week-end chez nous.
You are inviting your sister to spend the weekend at our place.
Grammar note
Inviter is a transitive verb that directly takes a personal object; it can be used to mean inviting someone or causing a reaction.