/a.fɛ̃/
Translation
in order to, so that
Word origin
From the phrase a fin ('to the end'), from the preposition a (from Latin ad) plus fin ('end'), which comes from Latin finis ('boundary, end'). Used in afin de and afin que ('in order to, so that').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ad finem
- English cognates
- final, finish
Examples
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I work hard in order to pay for my studies.
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He speaks slowly so that everyone understands.
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We are leaving early in order to avoid traffic.
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She closed the door so as not to wake the baby.
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You need to write clearly in order to be well understood.
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