Usage Note
Inviter takes a direct object (the person invited) and can be followed by à + infinitive or à + noun: inviter quelqu'un à dîner ('to invite someone to dinner'). In casual French, je t'invite means 'my treat' - offering to pay. The noun invité(e) means 'guest'.
Examples
"Il nous a invités à dîner chez lui samedi."
Natural Translation
He invited us to dinner at his place on Saturday.
Literal Translation
He us has invited to dine at him Saturday
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