fine

UK
/faɪn/
US
/faɪn/

Translations

fineadverb
UK
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US
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Everything turned out fine in the end.
Tout s'est bien terminé à la fin.
finenoun
fines
pl
UK
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US
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He had to pay a hefty fine for parking in a no-parking zone.
Il a dû payer une lourde amende pour s'être garé dans une zone interdite au stationnement.
fineverb
fined
Past Simple
fined
Past Participle
fining
Gerund
UK
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US
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infliger une amende à
The court decided to fine the company for violating environmental regulations.
Le tribunal a décidé d'infliger une amende à l'entreprise pour violation des règles environnementales.
clarifierSurtout en œnologie ou pour des liquides techniques.
The winemaker fined the wine before bottling.
Le vigneron a clarifié le vin avant la mise en bouteille.
fineadjective
finer
Comp.
finest
Super.
UK
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US
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The artist used a brush with fine bristles for the detailed work.
L'artiste a utilisé un pinceau à poils fins pour le travail de détail.
acceptableDans le sens de « satisfaisant, convenable ».
The weather was fine for a picnic.
Le temps était acceptable pour un pique-nique.
Additional translations
exquisPour une qualité très élevée, un registre plus soutenu.
beauSurtout pour le temps qu'il fait.
finDans le sens de « subtil, pénétrant ».
fineinterjection
d'accordMarque l'acceptation ou une résignation.
Fine, have it your way.
D'accord, fais à ta manière.
Synonyms
all right
very well
very well then
so be it
Antonyms
Not acceptable!
Absolutely not!

Definitions

fineadverb
In a satisfactory or acceptable manner; well.
Everything turned out fine in the end.
finenoun
A sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense or infringement.
He had to pay a hefty fine for parking in a no-parking zone.
fineverb
To impose a monetary penalty on someone as a punishment for an offense.
The court decided to fine the company for violating environmental regulations.
To clarify or purify a liquid or substance by removing impurities.
The winemaker fined the wine before bottling.
fineadjective
Of high quality or excellent.
She wore a fine silk dress to the gala.
Thin or delicate in texture.
The artist used a brush with fine bristles for the detailed work.
Very small in size or amount.
The sand on the beach was so fine it felt like powder.
Satisfactory or acceptable; suitable.
The weather was fine for a picnic.
Sharp or keen in perception or judgment.
He has a fine sense of humor that everyone appreciates.
fineinterjection
Used to express agreement, acceptance, or resigned compliance.
Fine, have it your way.