Fin (en. End)
/fɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The conclusion of an event or action.
The end of the movie was surprising.
La fin du film était surprenante.
The ultimate moment or section of something.
At the end of the day, I want to rest.
À la fin de la journée, je veux me reposer.
The term or ultimate point.
He reached the end of his journey.
Il a atteint la fin de son voyage.
Etymology
From Latin 'finis' meaning limit, term.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at the end
at the final moment
à la fin
weekend
the last day of the week
fin de semaine
end of the month
the last day of the month
fin de mois
end of the journey
the end of a journey or experience
fin de parcours
Related Words
to finish
To put an end to something.
finir
finished
That has been completed.
fini
to define
To specify the nature of something.
définir
Slang Meanings
A term used to denote the end of a story or activity.
That's it, no one wants to hear that story anymore.
C'est la fin, personne ne veut plus entendre cette histoire.
An informal way to say that something is concluded.
It's done, let's move on!
C'est fini, on passe à autre chose!