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• Qui vient après tous les autres dans le temps ou dans un ordre ; qui ne laisse rien derrière lui. Peut aussi désigner ce qui est le plus récent ou le plus extrême.

Coming after all others in time or order; final.

1. Coming after all othersA1formal

   Situated or occurring at the end; final in a series or sequence.

   Qui vient après tous les autres

   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • The last bus leaves at midnight.

   Synonymesclosingconcludingfinalrearmostterminalultimate

   Antonymesfirst

2. A1formal

   The one that happened most recently before now.

   dernier (sens temporel)

   • I saw her last week.
   • What was the last movie you watched?
   • The last time we met was in 2020.

   Synonymeslatestprecedingprevious

   Antonymesfirstnext

3. Only remainingA2formal

   The final one left after others have been used or taken.

   dernier restant

   • This is my last piece of cake.
   • He spent his last dollar on the ticket.
   • We have one last chance to win.

   Synonymesfinalleftonlyremainingultimate

• Se dit de la deuxième chose ou personne mentionnée parmi deux, par opposition à 'premier' ; relatif à la fin d'une série, dernier.

Refers to the second of two things or persons mentioned.

1. B1formal

   Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.

   le second (de deux)

   • Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.
   • He offered two options: a trip to the beach or a hike in the mountains; I chose the latter.
   • The latter part of the book is more exciting.

   Synonymesfinallastlast mentionedsecond

   Antonymesformer

2. B2formal

   Situated or occurring near the end of something.

   Proche de la fin

   • The latter years of his life were spent in peace.
   • In the latter stages of the game, the team scored twice.
   • The latter half of the 20th century saw rapid technological change.

   Synonymesclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminalultimate

   Antonymesformer

• Adverbe signifiant « pour la dernière fois » ou « à la fois la plus récente ». Il indique le moment le plus proche dans le passé où quelque chose s'est produit, par exemple : « quand l'as-tu vu pour la dernière fois ? », ou bien « en dernière position » dans une série.

An adverb meaning "on the last occasion" or "most recently." It is commonly used to refer to the most recent time something happened, as in "when did you last see him?"

1. At the end of a seriesA1formal

   After all others in a sequence or order; finally.

   en dernier

   • He finished last in the competition.
   • She spoke last at the meeting.
   • The dessert is served last.

   Synonymesat lastfinallyin the endlastlyultimately

   Antonymesfirst

2. A2formal

   On the most recent occasion; most recently.

   Dernièrement

   • When did you last see him?
   • I last visited Paris two years ago.
   • She last worked here in 2020.

   Antonymesfirst

• Nom désignant la personne, la chose ou l'événement qui vient après tous les autres dans une série, une séquence ou un groupe, ou la partie finale de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the final item, person, or event in a series, sequence, or group.

1. Final in sequenceA1formal

   The person or thing that comes at the end of a series or after all others.

   Dernier (en séquence)

   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • The last contestant performed exceptionally well.

   Synonymescloserconclusionendfinalfinishtail end

   Antonymesfirstinitial

2. Remaining amountA1formal

   The final part or quantity that is left.

   reste, dernier

   • I ate the last cookie in the jar.
   • This is the last of the milk; we need to buy more.
   • She spent the last of her savings on the trip.

   Synonymesbalanceendremainderremnantresidueresttail end

3. Shoe formC1formaltechnical

   A shaped block used by shoemakers to make or repair shoes.

   forme

   • The cobbler used a wooden last to stretch the leather.
   • Modern lasts are made from plastic for precision.
   • He ordered a custom last for his orthopedic shoes.

• Verbe indiquant la continuation ou la persistance d'une chose dans le temps, ou le fait de rester en bon état ou disponible pendant une certaine durée.

A verb used to indicate the continuation or endurance of something over time.

1. Continue in timeA2formal

   To continue to exist or function for a specified period of time.

   durer (dans le temps)

   • The battery lasted for 10 hours.
   • The food will last us until tomorrow.
   • Their marriage lasted for 50 years.

   Synonymesabidecarry oncontinueendurego onhold outkeeppersistremainstaysurvive

   Antonymesceaseendstopterminate

2. Be sufficientA2formal

   To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or time.

   suffire

   • Will this money last until payday?
   • The water supply lasted through the drought.
   • These shoes won't last long if you wear them every day.

   Synonymesdohold outservesuffice

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