fin

/fɛ̃/
end

La fin du film était émouvante.

The end of the movie was touching.


general

The end or conclusion of something, such as a story, event, or period of time.

Nous avons atteint la fin de notre voyage.

We reached the end of our journey.

Can also refer to the end of a physical object, such as the end of a road or a piece of paper.

general

The end of a person's life; death.

Il a atteint la fin de sa vie avec dignité.

He reached the end of his life with dignity.

Often used in a solemn or philosophical context.

Finance
Finance

The end of a financial period, such as a fiscal year.

Nous devons préparer les rapports pour la fin de l'exercice.

We need to prepare the reports for the end of the fiscal year.

Used in accounting and financial contexts.

Collocations

la fin du mondethe end of the worldla fin de l'annéethe end of the yearla fin de la journéethe end of the day

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Fin' is a versatile word that can refer to the end of time, life, or any event. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Gold Rule

End of Life

When referring to the end of a person's life, 'fin' is often used in a solemn or philosophical context.

Word Origin

From Latin 'finis', meaning 'end' or 'limit'.

Usage Notes

In French, 'fin' can also be used as an adjective meaning 'end' or 'final', as in 'la fin de semaine' (the end of the week).

Word Breakdown

fin
end
root
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