finish

• Nom désignant la partie finale ou la fin de quelque chose, ainsi que la texture ou l'apparence de la surface d'un produit fini.

A noun referring to the final part or end of something, or the surface texture or appearance of a manufactured item.

1. End or conclusionA2formal

   The final part or end of something.

   Fin ou conclusion

   • The finish of the race was very exciting.
   • We are approaching the finish of the project.
   • The movie had a surprising finish.

   Synonymescessationclosecompletionconclusionculminationdenouementendendingfinaletermination

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementopeningoriginstart

2. B1formal

   The final surface texture or appearance of a material, such as paint, wood, or metal.

   Finition de surface

   • The table has a smooth, glossy finish.
   • They applied a matte finish to the walls.
   • The car's paint has a metallic finish.

   Synonymesappearancecoatglosspatinapolishsheensurfacetexture

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de terminer quelque chose ou de mener une tâche ou une activité à son terme.

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing something to an end or completing a task or activity.

1. Complete an actionA1formal

   To bring something to an end; to complete a task or activity.

   Terminer une action

   • She finished her homework before dinner.
   • He finished reading the book in one day.
   • They finished building the house last month.

   Synonymesaccomplishachieveceaseclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antonymesbegincommenceinitiatestart

2. Consume or use upA2informal

   To eat, drink, or use all of something.

   finir (consommer entièrement)

   • He finished his coffee and left.
   • The kids finished all the cake.
   • We finished the last of the milk this morning.

   Synonymesconsumedepletedevourdrinkeatemptyexhaustpolish offuse up

   Antonymesbeginstart

3. A2formal

   To reach the end of a race, journey, or process.

   finir

   • She finished the marathon in under four hours.
   • The train finished its journey at the central station.
   • He finished his speech with a powerful quote.

   Synonymesaccomplishachieveclosecompleteconcludeendterminatewrap up

   Antonymesbegincommenceinitiatestart

Variantes phrasalfinish offfinish outfinish up