This is the 1850th most frequent French word.
invitation
A written or spoken request to someone to attend an event or do something.
In this sentence, the word 'invitation' is used in its most common sense referring to a request for someone to attend an event or location.
J'ai reçu une invitation à la fête.
I received an invitation to the party.
Here, 'invitation' is metaphoric, expressing a non-verbal gesture that encourages a specific action or behavior, demonstrating broader metaphorical usage in the language.
Son sourire était comme une invitation à lui parler.
Her smile was like an invitation to speak to her.
In this case, 'invitation' may refer to a suggestion or request, encouraging a mental or intellectual action rather than physical attendance or interaction.