fabricated

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été inventé ou fabriqué de toutes pièces, souvent dans le but de tromper, ou qui a été produit par un processus de fabrication artificiel.

Describes something that has been invented or made up, often with the intention to deceive.

1. Made up or inventedB2formal

   Created or formed in the imagination, often with the intent to deceive.

   fabriqué, inventé, controuvé

   • The witness gave a fabricated account of the events.
   • His story was completely fabricated to avoid punishment.
   • The journalist was fired for publishing fabricated news.

   Synonymesbogusfalsefictitiousmade-upspurioustrumped-upuntrue

   Antonymesactualauthenticfactualgenuinerealtrue

2. Constructed or manufacturedB2formal

   Built or assembled from parts or materials.

   Fabriqué, manufacturé

   • The company fabricated custom metal parts for the machine.
   • The bridge was fabricated from steel and concrete.
   • They fabricated a prototype of the new device.

   Synonymesbuiltformedmademanufactured

• Verbe désignant l'action d'inventer ou de construire quelque chose, souvent avec la connotation de créer une fausse histoire ou une justification, ou de produire de manière artificielle.

A verb used to indicate the act of inventing or constructing something, often with the implication of creating a false story or excuse.

1. Invent or make upB2formal

   To create something false or fictional, often with the intent to deceive.

   Inventer (une fausse information)

   • The journalist fabricated the entire story for attention.
   • He fabricated an excuse to avoid the meeting.
   • The witness was accused of fabricating evidence.

   Synonymesconcoctcontrivecook updevisehatchinventmake uptrump up

   Antonymesconfessdiscloserevealtell

2. Construct or manufactureB2formal

   To build or assemble something, typically from parts or materials.

   Fabriquer, construire

   • The company fabricates high-quality steel components.
   • They fabricated a new prototype in the workshop.
   • The bridge was fabricated from reinforced concrete.

   Synonymesassemblebuildconstructcreateformmakemanufactureproduce

   Antonymesdemolishdestroydisassembledismantle