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/fɛ̃/

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Translation

end, finish

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Word origin

From Latin finis ('boundary, limit, end'). English 'finish', 'final' and 'finite' all derive from this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
finis
English cognates
finish, final, finite

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

.

The end of the film completely surprised me.

.

He waited until the end of the meeting to ask his question.

.

The end of the year is approaching very quickly.

, Italie.

At the end of the month, I'll be on holiday in Italy.

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The end of the film really disappointed me.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 4: fin, terre, écrire and 7 more words.