Finalement
Example: Finalement, l'empereur a perdu la bataille décisive hier.
Definition
"Finalement" is an adverb used to indicate that something happened in the end or after all, often after a series of events or considerations. For example, in history, it can express the conclusion of an important outcome, as in "Finally, the emperor lost the decisive battle yesterday."
Etymology
The French adverb "finalement" originates from the adjective "final," meaning 'final' or 'last,' combined with the adverbial suffix "-ment," which forms adverbs. It reflects the notion of something occurring at the end or conclusion. Did you know? The root "final" comes from the Latin "finalis," meaning 'pertaining to an end.'
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