Conclusion (en. Conclusion)

/kɔ̃.klu.zjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Final part of a speech or text where the main points are summarized.
In his conclusion, the author emphasized the importance of research.
Dans sa conclusion, l'auteur a souligné l'importance de la recherche.
Decision or opinion drawn from reflection.
After several hours of discussion, we reached a common conclusion.
Après plusieurs heures de discussion, nous avons atteint une conclusion commune.
Act of concluding something.
The conclusion of the agreement was announced yesterday.
La conclusion de l'accord a été annoncée hier.

Etymology

From the Latin 'conclusio', which means 'closure, completion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

draw conclusions
To deduce something from a situation or an argument.
tirer des conclusions
have a conclusion
To have an opinion or judgment on a subject after reflection.
avoir une conclusion
the conclusion is obvious
It is clear that one must arrive at a certain judgment.
la conclusion s'impose

Related Words

conclude
To end or bring to a close a speech or argumentation.
conclure
conclusive
Relating to the conclusion or influencing it.
conclusif
include
To bring into a set.
inclure

Slang Meanings

Take stock
After discussing, we took stock of the situation.
Après avoir discuté, on a fait le point sur la situation.
Draw the curtain
We drew the curtain on this file.
On a tiré le rideau sur ce dossier.