Finalement
Example: Finalement, ils ont gagné la bataille après une longue lutte.
Definition
"Finalement" is an adverb used to indicate that something happened in the end or after a long process, as in the example: 'Finally, they won the battle after a long struggle.' It expresses the conclusion or result of a sequence of events.
Etymology
The word "finalement" comes from the French word "final," derived from the Latin "finalis," meaning 'end' or 'boundary.' The suffix '-ment' is commonly used in French to form adverbs. Did you know? The use of "finalement" emphasizes the final step or outcome after a series of events.
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