C1 noun Neutre

creation

/kriˈeɪʃən/

The act or process of bringing something new into existence, whether it is a physical object, a system, or an abstract idea. It can also refer to the finished product of a creative effort, especially in the context of art, literature, or scientific innovation.

Exemples

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Her latest artistic creation is currently on display at the city gallery.

The new piece of art she made is being shown at the local art museum.

2

The creation of a unified European market was a milestone in modern economic history.

The establishment of a single trading zone in Europe was a major event in recent history.

3

That huge sandwich is definitely a creation only you could come up with!

You are the only person who would think to make such a giant, unique sandwich.

Famille de mots

Nom
creation
Verb
create
Adverbe
creatively
Adjectif
creative
Apparenté
creator
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Astuce mémo

Focus on the suffix '-tion' which denotes a state or act. If you 'create' (verb), the result is a 'creation' (noun).

Quiz rapide

The government's focus on ______ creation helped lower the unemployment rate significantly.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : job

Exemples

1

Her latest artistic creation is currently on display at the city gallery.

everyday

The new piece of art she made is being shown at the local art museum.

2

The creation of a unified European market was a milestone in modern economic history.

formal

The establishment of a single trading zone in Europe was a major event in recent history.

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That huge sandwich is definitely a creation only you could come up with!

informal

You are the only person who would think to make such a giant, unique sandwich.

4

Scholars often analyze the creation of social hierarchies in early civilizations.

academic

Academic researchers study how social classes were first formed in ancient societies.

5

Our primary objective this fiscal year is the creation of long-term value for our investors.

business

Our main goal for the year is to generate lasting financial benefits for the people who own stock.

Famille de mots

Nom
creation
Verb
create
Adverbe
creatively
Adjectif
creative
Apparenté
creator

Collocations courantes

job creation the process of making more employment opportunities available
wealth creation the act of generating riches or financial assets
original creation a unique work that is not copied from elsewhere
the creation of a new policy the formal process of making a new set of rules
artistic creation the process or result of making a piece of art

Phrases Courantes

since the dawn of creation

since the very beginning of the world or time

a creation of one's own making

something that a person is entirely responsible for causing

the whole of creation

the entire universe or everything that exists

Souvent confondu avec

creation vs creativity

Creativity is the mental ability or talent to be inventive, while creation is the actual act of making something or the object itself.

creation vs creature

A creature is a living animal or person, whereas a creation is usually an inanimate object, system, or abstract concept.

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Notes d'usage

At the C1 level, use 'creation' to describe complex processes like policy-making or theoretical development. It is more formal than 'making' or 'building'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the gerund 'creating' as a noun in formal titles where 'creation' is the standard choice (e.g., 'The creation of wealth' is better than 'The creating of wealth').

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Astuce mémo

Focus on the suffix '-tion' which denotes a state or act. If you 'create' (verb), the result is a 'creation' (noun).

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'creatio', from 'creare' meaning 'to bring forth, produce, or cause to grow'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to the general process (e.g., 'the creation of life'). Countable when referring to specific products or works (e.g., 'many artistic creations'). Often followed by the preposition 'of'.
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, 'The Creation' (capitalized) refers specifically to the biblical story of how the universe was made.

Quiz rapide

The government's focus on ______ creation helped lower the unemployment rate significantly.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : job

Mots lis

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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