Usage Note
Invitation can refer to a formal written card (une invitation écrite) or the act of inviting (une invitation à dîner). The verb is inviter and the person invited is an invité(e). The phrase sur invitation means 'by invitation only', used for exclusive events.
Examples
"J'ai reçu une invitation à son mariage."
Natural Translation
I received an invitation to her wedding.

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