Fini

/ˈfɪni/ adjective

Definition

Finished or complete (this is a French word sometimes used in English, particularly in phrases like 'fini la belle vie').

Etymology

From French 'fini' (finished), the past participle of 'finir' (to finish), which comes from Latin 'finire' (to limit, end).

Kelly Says

This French word appears in English mostly in old songs and nostalgic phrases about the end of a golden era—it has a certain elegance that 'finished' doesn't quite capture.

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