Finale (en. Final)

/fi.na.le/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The final section of a musical work, show, or competition.
The singing contest finale was stunning.
La finale du concours de chant a été époustouflante.
The last act of a play.
The finale of the play received a standing ovation.
Le finale de la pièce a reçu une ovation debout.
The final stage of a sports competition, determining the winner.
He prepared all year to reach the cup final.
Il s'est préparé toute l'année pour atteindre la finale de la coupe.

Etymology

Comes from the Italian 'finale', deriving from the Latin 'finalis', which means 'related to the end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

season finale
Episode or season finale of a television series, marking the end of a season.
finale de saison
final concert
Last concert of a series of musical events.
concert final

Related Words

finalize
To bring something to a close, to complete.
finaliser
finality
Ultimate goal or objective of something.
finalité
end
Point where something ends.
fin

Slang Meanings

Final decisive match of a competition.
We're going to give it our all in the finale to win!
On va tout donner au finale pour gagner !
The grand finale of a festive event.
It was a huge finale, the best night of the year!
C'était une finale énorme, la meilleure soirée de l'année !