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    Finissaient (en. Were finishing)

    fi-ni-sɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    They finished or completed something.
    The students were finishing their homework before going out.
    Les élèves finissaient leurs devoirs avant de sortir.
    Indicates the end of an action in the past.
    When they finished the movie, everyone applauded.
    Quand ils finissaient le film, tout le monde applaudit.
    Refers to an action that was done in the past.
    They were finishing eating when the phone rang.
    Ils finissaient de manger quand le téléphone a sonné.
    The action of closing or finishing something.
    The work was finishing just in time for the event.
    Les travaux finissaient juste à temps pour l'événement.

    Etymology

    The verb 'finir' comes from the Latin 'finire', which means 'to finish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to finish on a high note
    To complete something positively or successfully.
    finir en beauté
    to end on a positive note
    To conclude an event or situation favorably.
    finir sur une note positive
    to finish the work
    To complete a task or an occupation.
    finir le travail

    Related Words

    finish
    To accomplish, to complete or to conclude.
    finir
    finishing
    Who finishes.
    finissant

    Slang Meanings

    To finish quickly.
    We'll finish this quickly.
    On finit ça vite fait.
    To put a final point.
    They wrapped up the matter as planned.
    Ils ont fini l'affaire comme prévu.