créer

Senses

1. 1.

   to create

   to bring something new into existence; to make or produce something original

2. 2.

   to establish

   to set up or found (a business, organization, position, etc.)

3. 3.

   to cause

   to bring about or provoke (a state, situation, or emotion)

Examples

• "Elle a créé une nouvelle robe pour le spectacle."

  She created a new dress for the show.

• "L'entreprise a créé mille emplois cette année."

  The company created a thousand jobs this year.

• "Ce bruit crée une atmosphère étrange."

  This noise creates a strange atmosphere.

Usage

A common and versatile verb in French. Typically takes a direct object. In formal contexts, "créer un emploi" (create a job) is standard; avoid the English calque "faire créer" (literally make create) when a simple créer suffices. Past participle créé agrees with the object when used with avoir: "les entreprises qu'elle a créées" (the companies she created).