finishing line

• Ligne marquant la fin d'une course, notamment en athlétisme ou dans d'autres sports compétitifs ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner l'étape finale ou l'achèvement d'une tâche ou d'un projet.

The line that marks the end of a race, especially in running or other competitive sports; also used figuratively to refer to the final stage or completion of a task or project.

1. End point of a raceA2formal

   The marked line that indicates the end of a race, which competitors must cross to complete the event.

   Ligne d'arrivée

   • The runner crossed the finishing line in first place.
   • The crowd cheered as the athletes approached the finishing line.
   • He collapsed just after passing the finishing line.

2. Completion of a taskB2informal

   The final stage or point of completion of a project, goal, or process.

   ligne d'arrivée (d'un projet)

   • We are finally approaching the finishing line of this long project.
   • Getting the final approval was the finishing line for the team.
   • She saw the finishing line after months of hard work.