Final (en. Final)

/final/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which ends a process or series.
The final decision was made yesterday.
La décision finale a été prise hier.
Which is the highest in a hierarchy.
It's the final exam of the year.
C'est l'examen final de l'année.
Relating to the end of an event.
The match was highly anticipated, as it was the final of the season.
Le match a été très attendu, car c'était le final de la saison.

Etymology

From Latin 'finalis' meaning 'relating to the end.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

finally
Ultimately, after reflection.
finalement
make final
To conclude or formalize something.
rendre final
final word
The last statement or argument.
parole finale

Related Words

end
Moment or point where something ends.
fin
to finish
To put an end to something.
finir
finishing
Referring to what is completed or about to finish.
finissant

Slang Meanings

Last important moment.
It was the final, the last moment not to miss.
C'était le final, le dernier moment à ne pas manquer.
The last argument in a dispute.
She brought out her final to close the discussion.
Elle a sorti son final pour clore la discussion.