French word

conclusion

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃klyzjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconclusion

Example

Je n'ai pas encore de conclusion.

I haven't reached a conclusion yet.

Illustration for conclusion (conclusion)

More examples

Après les preuves, nous sommes arrivés à une conclusion.

After the evidence, we reached a conclusion.

Core concept

The point reached when separate facts are brought together and turned into a final judgment.

Common phrases

  • arriver à une conclusion

    reach a conclusion

  • tirer une conclusion

    draw a conclusion

Similar words

résultat: The outcome that follows an action or event.
issue: The final way a matter turns out.
bilan: An overall review and assessment of an experience or activity.
synthèse: A concise summary that brings the main points together.

Definition in French

Synthèse finale qui résume des éléments et en tire une conséquence ou une décision.

Word origin

French inherited conclusion from Latin conclusio through Old French, with its sense linked to concludere, to close or complete a line of reasoning.

Usage tips

  • Conclusion hâtive means a hasty conclusion and describes a judgment reached before the evidence is sufficient.

Other meanings

  • endingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • concluantconvincingadjective
  • conclusifconclusiveadjective

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