Définitif (en. Final)
/de-fi-ni-tif/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which can no longer be changed or cancelled
His choice is definitive.
Son choix est définitif.
Which provides a conclusion or a verdict
The report provided is definitive.
Le rapport fourni est définitif.
Final, without possibility of revision
It is a definitive decision.
C'est une décision définitive.
Etymology
From the Latin 'definitivus', derived from 'definire' meaning 'to define'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
definitive decision
a decision that can no longer be changed
décision définitive
definitive answer
a final answer with no possibility of return
réponse définitive
definitive contract
a contract that is signed and can no longer be modified
contrat définitif
Related Words
define
to establish the nature, limits, or characteristics of a subject
définir
definition
statement that expresses the meaning of a word or notion
définition
definitively
in a way that cannot be changed
définitivement
Slang Meanings
Extremely serious
It's definitive, no joke.
C'est du définitif, pas de blague.
It's the end of the discussion
Your opinion is definitive, no need to revisit it.
Ton avis est définitif, pas besoin de revenir là-dessus.