Finalement
Example: Finalement, la révolution a changé l'histoire du pays.
Definition
"Finalement" is an adverb used to indicate the conclusion or outcome of a sequence of events, often meaning 'in the end' or 'ultimately.' It expresses that something happened after all considerations or delays, as in 'Finally, the revolution changed the country's history.'
Etymology
The word "finalement" comes from the French adjective 'final' meaning 'final' or 'last,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-ment.' It literally means 'in a final manner.' Did you know? Its roots trace back to the Latin 'finalis,' meaning 'pertaining to an end or boundary.'
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