Qu'enfin (en. That finally)

/kɑ̃fɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

Introduces the idea of conclusion or finality.

He finally decided to go on vacation.

Il a qu'enfin décidé de partir en vacances.

Used to mark relief or a late explanation.

Finally, she arrived after such a long wait!

Qu'enfin, elle est arrivée après tant d'attente !

Introduces a cause or explanation.

I understand that, finally, it wasn't his fault.

Je comprends qu'enfin, ce n'était pas de sa faute.

Contraction of 'que' and 'enfin', used to mark a conclusion.

qu'enfin

Expression indicating relief after a prolonged wait.

qu'enfin

qu'enfin I see you

Means that this meeting was long awaited.

qu'enfin je te vois

qu'enfin he succeeded

Indicates that the success had been anticipated for a long time.

qu'enfin il a réussi

finally

Adverb indicating a conclusion.

enfin

conclusion

The end or final point of a speech or reasoning.

conclusion

culmination

Result or end of something.

aboutissement

Familiar expression to indicate that one has finally gotten what they wanted.

I managed to get it, finally!

J'ai réussi à l'avoir, qu'enfin !

Used to express a certain exasperation after a prolonged wait.

Finally, you're here, I couldn't wait any longer!

Qu'enfin t'es là, j'en pouvais plus d'attendre !