à la fin
in the endÀ la fin, ils ont réussi.
In the end, they succeeded.
At the end or conclusion of something; finally.
À la fin du film, le héros triomphe.
At the end of the movie, the hero triumphs.
Après plusieurs tentatives, à la fin, il a trouvé la solution.
After several attempts, in the end, he found the solution.
This phrase is commonly used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion of an event or process.
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Common Usage
'À la fin' is often used to conclude a story or describe the final result of an action.
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Formal vs. Informal
This phrase is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the preposition 'à' (to/at) and the noun 'fin' (end), this phrase literally means 'to the end.'
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to summarize the outcome of a situation.