fin de partie
The English phrase "game over" can be translated into French as fin de partie.
fin de partie is used to describe the end of an ongoing situation.
Meaning: end of some ongoing situation (phrase)
Did you know?
- If a situation ends abruptly and poorly, a French speaker might use the phrase c'est la fin du game in very informal, modern slang, borrowing the English word directly.
- In a way that sounds quite dramatic, a French speaker might say le rideau tombe ('the curtain falls') to signal that a situation or 'game' is over.
- In a literal sense, the word partie comes from the verb partir, meaning 'to leave' or 'to depart'.
Examples in context
- La partie est terminée. Nous avons un gagnant!Game over. We have a winner!
- C'est la fin du jeu, merci à tous pour votre participation.Game over, thank you all for participating.
- Le jeu est foutu, on a perdu contre ces pros!Game over, we lost against these pros!
- C'est la fin de la partie, quelqu'un d'autre veut jouer?Game over, does anyone else want to play?
- C'est perdu, tu veux faire une autre partie?Game over, do you want to play another round?
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are discussing a failed business plan.
- EmmaOn a tout essayé, Hugo.We tried everything, Hugo.
- HugoOn peut encore trouver une solution.We can still find a solution.
- EmmaNon, c'est la fin de partie.No, it's game over.
- HugoTu as raison, c'est fini.You're right, it's over.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fin, partie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
