finally

• Adverbe signifiant « en fin de compte » ou « après un long moment », utilisé pour indiquer la fin d’une séquence, la conclusion d’un événement ou le dernier point d’une discussion ou d’une liste.

An adverb meaning 'at last' or 'after a long time,' used to indicate the end of a sequence, the conclusion of an event, or the final point in a discussion or list.

1. After a long timeA2formal

   Used to indicate that something happened after a long delay or period of waiting.

   enfin (après une longue attente)

   • She finally arrived after a three-hour delay.
   • He finally finished his homework at midnight.
   • The package finally arrived in the mail today.

   Synonymesafter allat lastat long lasteventuallyin due coursein the endultimately

2. In conclusionB1formal

   Used to introduce the last point in a series or argument.

   En conclusion

   • Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their support.
   • Finally, we should consider the environmental impact.
   • Finally, the report concludes with several recommendations.

   Synonymesconcludein conclusionlastlyultimately

   Antonymesfirstlyinitially

3. At the end of a processB1formal

   Used to indicate the last stage or step in a sequence.

   à la fin (d'un processus)

   • After several attempts, he finally succeeded.
   • The team finally completed the project ahead of schedule.
   • She finally learned to play the piano after years of practice.

   Synonymesat lastat lengtheventuallyin the endlastlyultimately

   Antonymesfirstlyinitially