finishing

• Nom désignant la dernière étape ou le processus d'achèvement de quelque chose, ou la texture/le revêtement décoratif appliqué sur une surface.

A noun referring to the final stage or process of completing something, or the decorative texture or appearance applied to a surface.

1. Surface coating or treatmentB2formaltechnical

   A final layer or texture applied to a surface to enhance its appearance or protect it, or the substance used for that purpose.

   Finition de surface

   • The cabinet has a beautiful glossy finishing that brings out the wood grain.
   • They applied a matte finishing to the walls to reduce glare.
   • The car's paint finishing was flawless after the detailer worked on it.
   • A good finishing can make inexpensive furniture look elegant.

   Synonymescoatingfinishglazelacquerpaintpolishsealantshellacstaintopcoatvarnishwax

2. Process of completionB1formal

   The act of bringing something to an end or completing the final stage of a process.

   Achèvement

   • The finishing of the project is scheduled for next week.
   • We are in the final phase of film editing and finishing.
   • He takes pride in the finishing of each piece of pottery.
   • The team celebrated the finishing of the construction ahead of time.

   Synonymesachievementclosecompletionconclusionculminationendingfinalizationtermination

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementinitiationonsetopeningstart

• 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