enfin/ɑ̃.fɛ̃/
adverb / interjection · A2 · Frequency 419
adverb
Meanings
finally; in the end; at last
Indicates the final result or conclusion in terms of time.
in fact; indeed
Used to emphasize a fact or confirm what has been stated.
Introduces a contradiction, objection, limitation or correction of what has just been stated.
Commonly used in spoken or written language to indicate a contrast or additional explanation.
Examples
Après trois heures de route, nous sommes enfin arrivés.
After three hours on the road, we finally arrived.
Enfin, les chiffres confirment que le projet est rentable.
Indeed, the figures confirm that the project is profitable.
Enfin, ce n'est pas tout à fait exact.
However, that is not quite accurate.
Collocations
- enfin arriverfinally arrive
- enfin bonwell, anyway
Common mistakes
*enfin que
enfin
The adverb 'enfin' is not used with 'que'; beginners often make this mistake.
*enfin, je ne sais pas
Enfin, je ne sais pas
As an interjection at the beginning of a sentence, 'Enfin' should be capitalized.
Related words
synonymfinalementfinally; last; lastly
interjection
Meanings
at last, finally, about time!
Commonly used to express that something has happened after waiting, or to indicate that it should have happened earlier.
(interjection) well, okay, used to correct or soften what was just said
Used as an interjection to correct, add to, or soften the tone of what was just said.
Examples
Enfin, tu es arrivé !
At last, you have arrived!
Enfin, le chauffage fonctionne à nouveau.
Finally, the heating is working again.
Enfin, tu pourrais penser à prévenir les autres !
About time you thought of warning the others!
Collocations
- enfin arrivéfinally arrived
- enfin bonwell, okay
- enfin terminéfinally finished
Common mistakes
*enfin!
Enfin!
As an interjection, the first letter should be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence.
*enfin, je suis fatigué
Enfin, je suis fatigué
When used as an interjection, 'Enfin' at the beginning of a sentence should be capitalized, and the letter after the comma should be lowercase.
Related words
synonymfinalementfinally, ultimately
synonymen dernier lieulastly, finally
antonymd'abordfirst, initially
adverb
Meanings
finally; in the end; at last
Indicates the final result or conclusion in terms of time.
in fact; indeed
Used to emphasize a fact or confirm what has been stated.
Introduces a contradiction, objection, limitation or correction of what has just been stated.
Commonly used in spoken or written language to indicate a contrast or additional explanation.
Examples
Après trois heures de route, nous sommes enfin arrivés.
After three hours on the road, we finally arrived.
Enfin, les chiffres confirment que le projet est rentable.
Indeed, the figures confirm that the project is profitable.
Enfin, ce n'est pas tout à fait exact.
However, that is not quite accurate.
Collocations
- enfin arriverfinally arrive
- enfin bonwell, anyway
Common mistakes
*enfin que
enfin
The adverb 'enfin' is not used with 'que'; beginners often make this mistake.
*enfin, je ne sais pas
Enfin, je ne sais pas
As an interjection at the beginning of a sentence, 'Enfin' should be capitalized.
Related words
synonymfinalementfinally; last; lastly