Dictionnaire
Anglais - Français
Finally
ˈfaɪn(ə)li
Extrêmement Commun
700 - 800
700 - 800
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

finalement, enfin, pour finir

Significations de Finally en français

Le mot "finally" est un adverbe utilisé en anglais pour indiquer qu'une action ou un événement se produit après une attente prolongée ou après une série d'événements. Il est souvent employé pour marquer la conclusion d'une situation ou d'un processus.

Utilisation pratique :

  1. Contextes d'utilisation :

    • "Finally" est couramment utilisé dans des contextes informels et formels. On le trouve dans des conversations quotidiennes, des écrits académiques, des articles, des discours, etc.
    • Exemple : "After hours of waiting, we finally got a table at the restaurant." (Après des heures d'attente, nous avons enfin eu une table au restaurant.)
  2. Situations spécifiques :

    • Utilisé pour exprimer la satisfaction ou le soulagement après une attente : "Finally, the project is completed." (Enfin, le projet est terminé.)
    • Pour signaler la dernière étape d'une série d'événements : "First, we discussed the budget; then we planned the timeline, and finally, we assigned tasks." (D'abord, nous avons discuté du budget ; ensuite, nous avons planifié le calendrier, et enfin, nous avons assigné les tâches.)

Phrases et expressions courantes :

  • "Finally, I understand!" (Enfin, je comprends !)
  • "She finally decided to move." (Elle a enfin décidé de déménager.)
  • "Finally, we can relax." (Enfin, nous pouvons nous détendre.)

Erreurs courantes :

  • Confondre "finally" avec "finally" en tant que synonyme de "ultimately". "Finally" implique une notion d'attente, tandis que "ultimately" se réfère à une conclusion sans nécessairement impliquer une attente.
  • Utiliser "finally" dans un contexte où l'attente n'est pas pertinente.

Mots apparentés :

  • Synonymes : "eventually", "ultimately", "at last".
  • Antonymes : "initially", "first".

Nuances de prononciation :

  • "Finally" se prononce /ˈfaɪnəli/. L'accent est sur la première syllabe.

Grammaire et étymologie :

  • "Finally" est un adverbe de manière, dérivé de l'adjectif "final", qui provient du latin "finalis". Il est utilisé pour modifier des verbes, des adjectifs ou d'autres adverbes.

Significations de Finally en français

finalement

Exemple:
After a long wait, I finally received the package.
Après une longue attente, j'ai finalement reçu le colis.
We finally decided to go on vacation.
Nous avons finalement décidé d'aller en vacances.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used to indicate the conclusion of a wait, process, or decision.
Note: This word can imply a sense of relief or conclusion.

enfin

Exemple:
He finally arrived at the party.
Il est enfin arrivé à la fête.
Finally, we can start the meeting.
Enfin, nous pouvons commencer la réunion.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Often used in conversation to express impatience or eagerness.
Note: This form can convey a more casual tone compared to 'finalement'.

pour finir

Exemple:
Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their support.
Pour finir, je voudrais remercier tout le monde pour leur soutien.
Finally, we need to address the budget issue.
Pour finir, nous devons aborder la question du budget.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used to introduce a final point or conclusion in a discussion or presentation.
Note: This phrase is more structured and often used in formal speeches or writings.

Les synonymes de Finally

eventually

Eventually means finally or at some point after a period of time or a series of events.
Exemple: After years of hard work, he eventually achieved his goal.
Note: Eventually suggests a gradual progression or outcome over time.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Finally

At long last

This phrase is used to express relief or satisfaction that something has finally happened after a long period of waiting or anticipation.
Exemple: At long last, they reached their destination after hours of driving.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the sense of waiting or anticipation more than just the word 'finally.'

In the end

This phrase indicates the final result or outcome after a series of events or circumstances.
Exemple: In the end, everything worked out fine despite the initial challenges.
Note: It focuses on the conclusion or resolution of a situation rather than just the finality of something happening.

After all

This phrase suggests that despite doubts or obstacles, something has been accomplished or resolved in the end.
Exemple: After all that hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Note: It implies a sense of contrast or overcoming barriers before reaching the final outcome.

Ultimately

This word indicates the final result or decision in a process or chain of events.
Exemple: Ultimately, the decision lies with the board of directors.
Note: It emphasizes the finality and conclusiveness of a decision or outcome.

At last

This phrase expresses relief or joy that something expected or desired has finally happened.
Exemple: At last, the missing keys were found in the living room.
Note: It conveys a sense of long-awaited resolution or fulfillment.

In the final analysis

This phrase is used to introduce a conclusion or summary after considering all the relevant factors or details.
Exemple: In the final analysis, it was clear that the project was a success.
Note: It suggests a comprehensive evaluation or assessment leading to a final judgment or decision.

In conclusion

This phrase is used to signal the end of a discussion or presentation and to summarize the main points.
Exemple: In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work on this project.
Note: It marks the final part of a speech or piece of writing, wrapping up all the main ideas or arguments.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Finally

Finally!

Used to express relief or satisfaction that something has been completed or achieved.
Exemple: Finally! I finished my project.
Note: This slang term is more casual and expressive than the word 'finally'.

At last!

Conveys a sense of relief or joy that something anticipated has finally happened.
Exemple: At last! We arrived at the beach.
Note: Similar to 'finally', but expressing a stronger sense of emotional release.

About time!

Indicates that someone took too long to do something and the speaker is relieved or annoyed that it finally happened.
Exemple: You finally called me back. About time!
Note: Emphasizes a sense of impatience or annoyance with the delayed action.

Took forever!

Denotes that something felt like it lasted a very long time, often used in a somewhat exaggerated manner.
Exemple: That movie took forever to finish.
Note: Focuses on the length of time taken, with a hint of exasperation or impatience.

At long last!

Similar to 'finally', used to emphasize that something expected or desired has happened after a long delay.
Exemple: At long last, I found my keys.
Note: Slightly more formal and poetic than 'finally', conveying a sense of relief and satisfaction.

In the nick of time!

Refers to doing something just before it is too late or just in time to prevent a negative outcome.
Exemple: She arrived in the nick of time for the meeting.
Note: Emphasizes the narrow margin by which something was achieved, often implying a sense of urgency or close call.

Finally got it done!

Expresses the completion of a task or achievement after previous failed attempts or challenges.
Exemple: After many attempts, I finally got it done!
Note: Highlights the effort or struggle involved in reaching the desired outcome.

Finally - Exemples

Finally, we arrived at our destination.
Enfin, nous sommes arrivés à notre destination.
I finally finished my project.
J'ai enfin terminé mon projet.
Finally, after years of hard work, she achieved her dream.
Enfin, après des années de travail acharné, elle a réalisé son rêve.

Grammaire de Finally

Finally - Adverbe (Adverb) / Adverbe (Adverb)
Lemme: finally
Conjugaisons
Adverbe (Adverb): finally
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
finally contient 3 syllabes: fi • nal • ly
Transcription phonétique: ˈfī-nᵊl-ē
fi nal ly , ˈfī nᵊl ē (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Finally - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
finally: 700 - 800 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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