final
Refers to something that happens at the very end of a series of events, a process, or a period of time. It also describes a decision, result, or state that is permanent and cannot be changed.
Exemples
3 sur 5This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'FINish'. The 'FINal' step is the one that leads to the 'FINish' line.
Quiz rapide
Please make sure you check the ___ version of the report for mistakes.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : final
Exemples
This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
everydayThis is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
formalThe committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
informalThat's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
The students are preparing for their final research presentation.
academicThe students are preparing for their final research presentation.
We need to approve the final draft of the budget by Friday.
businessWe need to approve the final draft of the budget by Friday.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
the final straw
the final straw (the last problem in a series that makes a situation unbearable)
the final word
the final word (the power to make the ultimate decision)
final countdown
final countdown (the counting of time remaining before an event begins)
Souvent confondu avec
'Last' can mean the most recent one (e.g., last week), whereas 'final' strictly means the end of a series with nothing following it.
Notes d'usage
The word 'final' is used both to indicate position in a sequence (the last one) and the level of authority (cannot be changed). It is frequently used in academic and sports contexts.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use the adverb 'finally' when they need the adjective 'final'. For example, they might say 'the finally result' instead of 'the final result'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'FINish'. The 'FINal' step is the one that leads to the 'FINish' line.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin word 'finalis,' which comes from 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking countries, 'finals' is a common noun used to refer to the major examinations at the end of a university semester.
Quiz rapide
Please make sure you check the ___ version of the report for mistakes.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : final
Grammaire lie
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