Terminer
Example: Nous devons terminer le projet avant la fin du mois.
Definition
"Terminer" means to bring something to an end or to complete a task or activity. For example, in the phrase "Nous devons terminer le projet avant la fin du mois," it refers to finishing the project on time.
Etymology
The word "terminer" comes from the Latin verb "terminare," which means 'to set boundaries' or 'to limit.' Over time, it evolved in French to mean bringing something to a conclusion. Did you know? The root is also related to the English word 'terminal,' connected to the idea of an endpoint.
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"Terminer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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