En fin de compte
Example: En fin de compte, nous avons réussi malgré les difficultés.
Definition
"En fin de compte" is a French expression meaning ultimately or in the end, used to indicate the final result or conclusion after considering all factors. For example, "En fin de compte, nous avons réussi malgré les difficultés" translates as 'Ultimately, we succeeded despite the difficulties.'
Etymology
The phrase "En fin de compte" literally translates to 'at the end of the count' or 'in the final count.' It originates from the idea of tallying or counting outcomes before arriving at a final conclusion. Did you know that this expression captures the notion of summing everything up before making a decision?
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