Finisse (en. End)
/fi.nis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Term used to express the necessity or wish for something to end.
You need to finish your homework before going out to play.
Il faut que tu finisses ton devoir avant d'aller jouer.
Form of the verb 'finir' used in the subjunctive mood.
I hope she finishes in time for the show.
J'espère qu'elle finisse à temps pour le spectacle.
Used in contexts where completion is uncertain.
Although he started, it is doubtful that he will finish this project.
Bien qu'il ait commencé, il est douteux qu'il finisse ce projet.
Etymology
From the verb 'finir', derived from the Latin 'finire', meaning 'to finish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It needs to be over!
Expresses frustration at a prolonged situation.
Il faut que ça finisse !
At the end of the day, it needs to be over.
Indicates that something needs to come to an end soon.
À la fin de la journée, il faut que ça finisse.
Stop with the excuses.
Requests to stop making excuses.
Finisse avec les excuses.
Related Words
finir
Verb meaning to put an end to something.
finir
fin
Noun designating completion or conclusion.
fin
final
Adjective designating what is last or conclusive.
final
Slang Meanings
Stop
It’s high time it ends, tell him clearly.
Il est grand temps que ça finisse, dis-le lui clairement.
Done
If this continues, we’re all done for.
Si ça continue comme ça, on est tous finis.