en conclusion
/ɑ̃ kɔ̃.kly.zjɔ̃/
The English phrase 'in conclusion' is translated into French as en conclusion.
en conclusion is a formal phrase used to signal a conclusion. It is typically used at the beginning of a final sentence or paragraph to summarize points. Other related phrases include en résumé, which means 'in summary' and en somme, which is used to mean 'all in all' or 'in short' when summarizing a situation.
Meaning: as a conclusion (prep_phrase)
Which one should you use?
While en conclusion is used to introduce a summary, en somme is used to mean 'all in all' or 'in short' when summarizing a situation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
en conclusion is a formal phrase. For other formal options, you can use pour conclure, which is a common way to signal the end of a speech, an essay or a discussion. In informal settings, you can use bref to mean 'in short' or 'anyway' to conclude your thoughts.
Did you know?
- In French academic essays, the conclusion often requires a 'final opening' or ouverture, where the writer suggests a new question for future study.
- The word conclusion shares a common ancestor with the English word 'conclude', both stemming from the Latin verb 'concludere', which literally means 'to shut together'.
- Using enfin as a way to conclude a list of points is very common, but it can sometimes sound like you are expressing relief that you are finally finished.
Examples in context
- En conclusion, nous pouvons affirmer que cette étude apporte des résultats significatifs.In conclusion, we can affirm that this study brings significant results.
- Pour conclure, il est essentiel de prendre en compte ces facteurs lors de la prise de décision.To conclude, it is essential to take these factors into account when making a decision.
- En résumé, les avantages de cette approche surpassent les inconvénients.In summary, the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages.
- En résumé, c'était une excellente soirée – vivement la prochaine fois!In summary, it was an excellent evening – looking forward to the next time!
- En résumé, cette série est incroyablement addictive – je la recommande vivement!In summary, this series is incredibly addictive – I highly recommend it!
- Pour conclure, je pense qu'on devrait tous s'investir davantage dans le recyclage.To conclude, I think we should all invest more in recycling.
- En conclusion, nous devons agir maintenant.In conclusion, we must act now.
- En conclusion, le projet est un succès.In conclusion, the project is a success.
- Je dirais en conclusion que tout va bien.I would say in conclusion that everything is fine.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing the results of a meeting.
- GabrielEn conclusion, la réunion était très productive.In conclusion, the meeting was very productive.
- ManonJe suis d'accord, Gabriel.I agree, Gabriel.
- GabrielMaintenant, nous pouvons partir.Now, we can leave.
- ManonBonne idée, on y va.Good idea, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “in conclusion” translations and entries en conclusion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conclusion, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
