French phrase
Finalement, je ne serai pas en retard.
Meaning
In the end, I won't be late.
When to use it
Reports that lateness is no longer expected. It often signals a change from an earlier expectation in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
Tu avais dit que tu serais en retard.
You said you would be late.
Finalement, je ne serai pas en retard.
In the end, I won't be late.