Translations

finishedpast participle
UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
Marks use of the past-participle form functioning adjectivally.
Once the dress was finished, the tailor called the customer.
Une fois la robe terminée, le tailleur a appelé la cliente.
Additional translations
achevéEmploi plus soutenu, surtout pour un objet, un travail ou un ouvrage.
finishedadjective
more finished
Comp.
most finished
Super.
UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃt/
The project is finished, and we can now focus on the next one.
Le projet est terminé, et nous pouvons maintenant nous concentrer sur le suivant.
épuiséPour une quantité ou une ressource complètement consommée.
The fuel is finished, so the generator has shut down.
Le carburant est épuisé, alors le générateur s'est arrêté.
achevéPour une réalisation soignée ou entièrement aboutie.
The furniture had a finished look that spoke of expert craftsmanship.
Le mobilier avait un aspect achevé qui témoignait d'un savoir-faire expert.
Additional translations
finiSurtout familier ou idiomatique dans le sens de « perdu, sans espoir ».
finishverb

finished

Past Simple

finished
Past Simple
finished
Past Participle
finishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
US
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
She finished her homework before dinner.
Elle a terminé ses devoirs avant le dîner.
finirSens courant; aussi pour consommer complètement.
He finished the last slice of cake.
Il a fini la dernière part de gâteau.
Additional translations
acheverPlus soutenu.

Definitions

finishedpast participle
Completed, ended, or brought to an end.
Once the dress was finished, the tailor called the customer.
finishedadjective
Having completed or ended a task or activity.
The project is finished, and we can now focus on the next one.
Having no further potential or prospects; done for.
After the scandal, his career was finished.
Depleted or used up; having nothing left.
The fuel is finished, so the generator has shut down.
Completed in every detail; fully polished or refined.
The furniture had a finished look that spoke of expert craftsmanship.
finishverb
To bring a task or activity to an end; complete.
She finished her homework before dinner.
To come to an end; to reach the final part or point.
The race will finish at the stadium.
To use up or consume completely.
He finished the last slice of cake.
To complete the manufacture or decoration of an object.
They finished the table with a coat of varnish.