Fine (en. Fine)

/fin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is of good quality, delicate, pleasant.
This wine has a fine and subtle flavor.
Ce vin a une saveur fine et subtile.
Which is light, thin.
She is wearing a fine dress for summer.
Elle porte une robe fine pour l'été.
Which is subtle, refined.
He has a fine taste for art.
Il a un goût fin pour l'art.
Which is clear, limpid.
The sky is a fine blue today.
Le ciel est d'un bleu fin aujourd'hui.

Etymology

From Latin 'finis', meaning 'limit' or 'end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in fine spirits
To be in a delicate or pleasant situation.
être en riche fine
fine dining
Refined and high-quality cuisine.
fine cuisine
to speak finely
To speak in a subtle or elegant manner.
parler fin

Related Words

finesse
Characteristic of what is fine and delicate.
finesse
refined
Which has been improved or refined.
affiné
finely
In a fine manner, subtly.
finement

Slang Meanings

Awesome, great.
That was a fine concert!
C'était un concert fine!
Cool, stylish.
She has a fine look today.
Elle a un look fine aujourd'hui.