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to finish
01
finir
to make something end
Transitive: to finish sth | to finish doing sth
Exemples
The chef finished plating the dish and served it to the customers.
Le chef a terminé de dresser le plat et l'a servi aux clients.
02
terminer, finir
to complete a race or competition in a specified position or rank
Linking Verb: to finish [adj]
Exemples
They finished second in the relay race, just behind the leading team.
Ils ont terminé deuxième dans la course de relais, juste derrière l'équipe en tête.
03
terminer, achever
to end an activity or performance with one final action
Intransitive: to finish with sth
Exemples
She decided to finish with a heartfelt thank-you to her supporters.
Elle a décidé de terminer par un remerciement sincère à ses partisans.
04
appliquer une finition, terminer avec un revêtement
to apply a final surface treatment or coating to something
Transitive: to finish a surface
Exemples
After sanding the wood, they finished it with a glossy lacquer.
Après avoir poncé le bois, ils l'ont fini avec un vernis brillant.
05
terminer, finir
to complete the entire portion of a meal
Transitive: to finish food or a meal
Exemples
The children were determined to finish their vegetables before dessert.
Les enfants étaient déterminés à finir leurs légumes avant le dessert.
06
rompre, mettre fin
to end a personal relationship or connection
Intransitive: to finish with sb
Transitive: to finish sb with sb
Exemples
He finally finished with the toxic friend, ready to move on.
Il a enfin mis fin à son amitié toxique, prêt à passer à autre chose.
Finish
01
l'arrivée, la fin
the specific location or point that is designated as the end of a race, journey, or other activity
Exemples
The finish of the hiking trail offered a breathtaking view of the valley.
La fin du sentier de randonnée offrait une vue à couper le souffle sur la vallée.
02
la fin, le terme
the point in time at which an event, activity, or process comes to an end
Exemples
The concert 's finish was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.
La fin du concert a été saluée par des applaudissements tonitruants du public.
03
fin, achèvement
the act of bringing something to completion or conclusion
Exemples
The construction crew celebrated the finish of the new building project.
L'équipe de construction a célébré la fin du nouveau projet de bâtiment.
04
finition, revêtement
the last layer that is put on the surface of something as a way of protection or decoration or the substance that does this
Exemples
The glossy finish on the wooden table brought out the natural beauty of the wood.
La finition brillante sur la table en bois a mis en valeur la beauté naturelle du bois.
05
finale, persistance
(wine tasting) the lingering taste and sensation of a wine on the back of the tongue and palate after it is swallowed
Exemples
He savored the rich finish of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which left a pleasant aftertaste.
Il a savouré le final riche du Cabernet Sauvignon, qui a laissé un arrière-goût agréable.
06
ligne d'arrivée, arrivée
the designated point or event marking the end of a contest or race
Exemples
She stumbled just before the finish and saw her lead vanish in an instant.
Elle a trébuché juste avant l'arrivée et a vu son avance disparaître en un instant.
07
chute, déchéance
the downfall, defeat, or ruin of a person or group, especially in the context of a conflict or struggle
Exemples
The company 's mismanagement resulted in its financial finish.
La mauvaise gestion de l'entreprise a entraîné sa fin financière.
08
finition, finissage
the way in which a product is carefully completed, focusing on the quality and detail of its final appearance
Exemples
The smartphone 's sleek finish added to its modern and sophisticated design.
La finition élégante du smartphone a ajouté à son design moderne et sophistiqué.
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