Finalement
Example: Finalement, l'histoire a prouvé que leurs choix étaient justes.
Definition
"Finalement" is an adverb used to indicate the conclusion or the eventual outcome of events, often after a process of consideration or development. It expresses that something happened in the end, as in: 'Finalement, l'histoire a prouvé que leurs choix étaient justes.'
Etymology
The French adverb "finalement" derives from the adjective "final," meaning 'final' or 'last,' which comes from the Latin word "finalis," related to "finis," meaning 'end.' It literally means 'in a final manner' or 'finally,' indicating something occurring at the end of a sequence.
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