fin de
The phrase "end of" in French is translated as fin de.
fin de refers to the point or time where something finishes.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific noun, fin de is followed by a definite article such as le, la, l' or les. For example, you would say la fin de la journée to mean "the end of the day".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using fin de as a standalone prepositional phrase. In French, it must be part of a larger construction, such as la fin de… or à la fin de…
Did you know?
- The phrase fin de semaine is used in Quebec to mean 'weekend', whereas in France, people typically use the English word 'week-end'.
- If you are looking for the 'end' of a physical object like a piece of string or a rope, French speakers often use the word bout rather than fin.
- In French, the word fin can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is 'subtle' or 'refined', like un esprit fin (a subtle mind).
Examples in context
- C'est la fin de l'année.It's the end of the year.This sentence is useful for stating that it is the end of the year.Tatoeba #5963303 by Aiji, translation #5697129 by Hybrid
- C’est à la fin de cette route.It's at the end of this road.This sentence is useful for describing a location at the end of a road.Tatoeba #10524858 by sacredceltic, translation #9509864 by sundown
- C'est presque la fin de l'année.It's almost the end of the year.Tatoeba #6889072 by Aiji, translation #5742489 by LeeSooHa
- La fin de la journéeThe end of the day
- Le dernier chapitre du livreThe last chapter of the book
- Mettre fin à une relationTo end a relationship
- La fin des vacances approcheThe end of the holidays is approaching
- Les cours se terminent à midiClasses end at noon
- 105 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are finishing a work project.
- ManonC'est la fin de notre projet, Nathan !It is the end of our project, Nathan!
- NathanOui, je suis très content de lui.Yes, I am very happy with it.
- ManonTu veux fêter la fin de la journée ?Do you want to celebrate the end of the day?
- NathanBonne idée, Manon.Good idea, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
