last
last
læst
lāst
British pronunciation
/lɑːst/

Définition et signification de « last » en anglais

01

dernier, dernière

being the final one in a sequence

final

last definition and meaning
example
Exemples
After a long day, she finally finished the last chapter of her book.
Après une longue journée, elle a finalement terminé le dernier chapitre de son livre.
1.1

dernier, moins probable

being the least probable or appropriate choice in a given situation
example
Exemples
He is the last person I would trust with my secrets.
Il est la dernière personne à qui je confierais mes secrets.
1.2

dernier, moins important

being at the bottom of a hierarchy or scale
example
Exemples
In the competition, she finished in last place, but she was proud to have participated.
Dans la compétition, elle a terminé à la dernière place, mais elle était fière d'avoir participé.
02

dernier, précédent

immediately preceding the present time
last definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Last year was one of the hottest on record.
L'année dernière a été l'une des plus chaudes jamais enregistrées.
2.1

dernier, plus récent

referring to the most recent item or event, especially if updates or changes are likely
example
Exemples
The last movie I watched was a thriller, and it kept me on the edge of my seat.
Le dernier film que j'ai regardé était un thriller, et il m'a tenu en haleine.
03

dernier, ultime

related to the final moments of life
example
Exemples
His last words were filled with love and appreciation for his family.
Ses dernières paroles étaient remplies d'amour et de reconnaissance pour sa famille.
04

dernier, ultime

being the sole one left or still in existence
example
Exemples
They were the last remaining members of the original team, and they celebrated their long friendship.
Ils étaient les derniers membres restants de l'équipe originale, et ils ont célébré leur longue amitié.
to last
01

durer

to maintain presence over a period
Intransitive: to last sometime
to last definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The meeting lasted for over two hours, much longer than we anticipated.
02

durer, résister

to remain in a state of good repair or quality
Intransitive: to last | to last sometime
example
Exemples
If you store your tools properly, they will last longer.
Si vous rangez correctement vos outils, ils dureront plus longtemps.
2.1

durer, tenir

to exist in sufficient quantity until it is no longer available
Intransitive
example
Exemples
This special offer on electronics is available only while stock lasts, so do n’t miss out!
Cette offre spéciale sur l'électronique est disponible seulement tant que le stock dure, alors ne la manquez pas !
2.2

durer, tenir

to remain in a sufficient state for a certain duration
Intransitive: to last sometime
example
Exemples
We have enough water to last for the entire hike.
Nous avons assez d'eau pour durer toute la randonnée.
2.3

tenir, résister

to sustain oneself in a challenging situation
Intransitive: to last sometime
example
Exemples
I hope she will last in her new position at the company for at least a year before considering a move.
J'espère qu'elle tiendra dans son nouveau poste dans l'entreprise pendant au moins un an avant d'envisager un changement.
03

durer, persister

to continue to exist or remain alive
Intransitive: to last | to last sometime
example
Exemples
The old oak tree has lasted for centuries.
Le vieux chêne a duré pendant des siècles.
01

en dernier

used to refer to the most recent time at which an event occurred
last definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The team last won the championship in 2019.
L'équipe a dernièrement remporté le championnat en 2019.
02

en dernier

used to indicate that something or someone comes after every other item or person
example
Exemples
She was the last to arrive at the party, as everyone else had already started celebrating.
Elle était la dernière à arriver à la fête, car tout le monde avait déjà commencé à célébrer.
03

enfin, finalement

used to indicate that what follows is the final point or statement in a discussion or argument
example
Exemples
Last, we should consider the environmental impact of the project before making any final decisions.
Enfin, nous devrions considérer l'impact environnemental du projet avant de prendre toute décision finale.
Last
01

dernière, ultime

the final instance of seeing, hearing, or mentioning someone or something, often implying no further contact or sight after that point
example
Exemples
That was the last we saw of him before he disappeared into the crowd.
C'était la dernière fois que nous l'avons vu avant qu'il ne disparaisse dans la foule.
02

dernier, précédent

the most recent instance of a specified timeframe
example
Exemples
The night before last, I watched a thrilling movie that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Avant-dernier soir, j'ai regardé un film palpitant qui m'a tenu en haleine.
03

dernier, ultime

the final person, thing, or event in a sequence, coming after all others
example
Exemples
After a long evening, the last of the guests finally left the party.
Après une longue soirée, le dernier des invités a finalement quitté la fête.
04

forme, moule à chaussures

a solid form, typically made of wood or plastic, used by shoemakers to shape or repair shoes and boots to a specific size and design
example
Exemples
Custom shoes are often built on a last made specifically for the customer ’s foot shape.
Les chaussures sur mesure sont souvent construites sur un forme spécialement conçue pour la forme du pied du client.
05

dernier mot, fin

the concluding comment in a discussion, often implying that no further instances will follow
example
Exemples
His last was filled with emotion, as he reflected on their years together.
Son dernier était rempli d'émotion, alors qu'il se remémorait leurs années passées ensemble.
06

dernier souffle, fin

the final stage in a person's life, indicating the moment of death
example
Exemples
She held onto her memories until the last, cherishing every moment of her life.
Elle a gardé ses souvenirs jusqu'au dernier, chérissant chaque instant de sa vie.
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