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    Finissant (en. Finishing)

    /fi.ni.sã/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Characterizes something that is in the process of ending.
    The project is finishing, only a few details are left to settle.
    Le projet est finissant, il ne reste plus que quelques détails à régler.
    Refers to a student at the end of their studies.
    She is in her final year, so she is a finishing student.
    Elle est en dernière année, donc c'est une finissante.
    Refers to a phase or state that is coming to an end.
    This season is finishing, summer is approaching.
    Cette saison est finissante, l'été approche.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'finir', combined with the suffix -issant which indicates an ongoing action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    finishing in style
    To finish something positively or successfully.
    finissant en beauté
    finishing on time
    To complete something within the allotted time.
    finissant à l'heure
    finishing in pain
    To complete a task with difficulties.
    finissant dans la douleur

    Related Words

    finir
    To put an end to something or bring it to its conclusion.
    finir
    finaliser
    To make something final or complete.
    finaliser
    finition
    Action of finishing or refining something.
    finition

    Slang Meanings

    At the end of a career or studies.
    He is in the finishing period, soon to retire.
    Il est dans la période finissante, bientôt à la retraite.
    It’s the last lap.
    We are in the finishing stage, it means we are finishing soon.
    On est dans le finissant, ça veut dire qu'on termine bientôt.