End, thin, delicate, fine (quality) in French 🇫🇷

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Début – Fin (Beginning – End)

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Tips to remember the French word ‘fin’:
1. Associate it with the English word “end”, which sounds similar and has a similar meaning.
2. Visualize a delicate fin at the end of a fish, representing something thin and delicate.
3. Practice using the word in sentences to reinforce its meaning and usage.

Explanations: ‘Fin’ is a French adjective that means “end” or “fine” in English. It refers to something that is thin, delicate, or finely made.

Other words that mean the same thing: ‘Délit’, ‘étroit’, ‘mince’, ‘délicat’, ‘subtil’.

Alternate meanings or slang: In French slang, ‘fin’ can also mean “smart” or “clever”. It is often used in expressions like ‘être fin’ (to be clever/smart) or ‘malin comme un singe’ (smart like a monkey).

Examples of sentences:
1. La fin de l’année approche rapidement. (The end of the year is approaching quickly.)
2. Elle a les cheveux fins et soyeux. (She has thin and silky hair.)
3. J’ai acheté cette belle écharpe en laine fine. (I bought this beautiful scarf made of fine wool.)
4. Attention à ne pas casser cette assiette, elle est très fine. (Be careful not to break this plate, it is very delicate.)
5. C’est un homme très fin, il trouve toujours des solutions intelligentes. (He is a very clever man, he always finds smart solutions.)

Note: ‘Fin’ can also be a noun in French, meaning “end” or “finish”. It is important to pay attention to the context to understand if it is used as an adjective or a noun.

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