mot de la fin
The English phrase "closing remarks" is translated into French as mot de la fin.
The phrase mot de la fin is commonly used to refer to the final words or concluding remarks in a speech, a meeting or a presentation.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, mot de la fin translates to "word of the end".
Did you know?
- While mot de la fin refers to the final words of a speech, the French also use le mot de la fin idiomatically to describe the final decision or the 'last word' in an argument.
- The word mot in mot de la fin originally meant a 'sound' or 'noise' rather than a structured 'word'. It stems from an onomatopoeic root describing the act of muttering.
- In French, the singular mot is used even when the 'closing remarks' might encompass several different points or sentences.
Examples in context
- Merci de votre attention.Thank you for your attention.
- Je vous remercie de votre présence.I thank you for your presence.
- Veuillez agréer, Madame/Monsieur, l'expression de mes sentiments distingués.Please accept, Madam/Sir, the expression of my best regards.
- Je vous souhaite une excellente journée/soirée.I wish you an excellent day/evening.
- Au plaisir de vous revoir bientôt.Looking forward to seeing you soon.
- À plus tard !See you later!
- Bonne journée/soirée !Have a good day/evening!
- À bientôt !See you soon!
- Prends soin de toi !Take care of yourself!
- Salut !Bye!
- J'attends ton mot de la fin avant de partir.I am waiting for your closing remarks before leaving.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are finishing a business presentation.
- LucasC'est tout pour notre présentation, Léa.That is all for our presentation, Léa.
- LéaVeux-tu dire le mot de la fin, Lucas ?Do you want to give the closing remarks, Lucas?
- LucasOui, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Yes, I will take care of it right now.
- LéaParfait, je t'écoute.Perfect, I am listening.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fin, la, mot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
