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final

final

adjective fee-NAL Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: Latin finalis, from finis 'end'

Also means

last, ultimate

Usage Note

Final has an irregular masculine plural finals or finaux — both are accepted, though finals is more common in sports contexts (les matchs finals) and finaux in music (accords finaux). The feminine form is finale, which also serves as a standalone noun meaning 'the final' in a competition.

Examples

"Le résultat final sera annoncé ce soir."

Natural Translation

The final result will be announced tonight.

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