à la fin

/a la fɛ̃/
in the end

À la fin, ils ont réussi.

In the end, they succeeded.


general

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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Pro Tip

Common Usage

'À la fin' is often used to conclude a story or describe the final result of an action.

Gold Rule

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.

Word Breakdown

à
to/at
preposition
+
la
the
definite article
+
fin
end
noun
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