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Ah, te voilà enfin ! Je t'attendais depuis une heure !
Ah, here you are finally! I've been waiting for you for an hour!
Used to express relief that someone has arrived.
Enfin, nous avons terminé le projet. C'était épuisant.
Finally, we finished the project. It was exhausting.
Used to express relief that a task is complete.
Il a enfin compris ce que je voulais dire. C'était long.
He finally understood what I meant. It took a long time.
Used to express a sense of achievement after a period of difficulty.
Enfin, si tu ne veux pas venir, ne viens pas. Je ne vais pas insister.
Well, if you don't want to come, don't come. I'm not going to insist.
Used to express resignation or to concede a point.
Enfin, c'est ton choix, pas le mien.
After all, it's your choice, not mine.
Used to introduce a concluding thought or to emphasize a point.
Tu as enfin pris ta décision ? Il était temps !
Have you finally made your decision? It was about time!
Used to express impatience or relief that a decision has been made.
Enfin, on peut se reposer. La journée a été rude.
Finally, we can rest. It's been a tough day.
Used to express relief that a period of activity is over.
Mais enfin, qu'est-ce que tu as fait de mes clés ?
But really, what have you done with my keys?
Used to express exasperation or impatience in a question.
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à contrecœur
B1Against one's will; reluctantly.
à fleur de peau
B1Oversensitive; easily affected emotionally.
à la fois
B1At the same time; simultaneously.
à l'aise
A2Feeling comfortable, relaxed, or at ease.
à regret
B1With regret; reluctantly.
abandon
B1The action or fact of abandoning someone or something; abandonment (can be emotional).
abasourdi
B1Stunned, dumbfounded, greatly astonished or shocked.
abattement
A2A state of extreme dejection; despondency.
abattu
A2In low spirits; disheartened; dejected.
abominable
B1Causing moral revulsion; detestable.