French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
définitif
Pronunciation
IPA/definitif/
Meaning
- adjectivefinal
Example
La décision définitive est prise.
The final decision has been made.
More examples
Ils ont enfin signé un accord définitif.
They finally signed a final agreement.
Core concept
A final boundary beyond which a decision or state does not change.
Common phrases
décision définitive
final decision
accord définitif
final agreement
Similar words
final: Occurring at the very last stage, with nothing further to follow.
terminé: Fully completed, with the action or work finished.
fixé: Clearly set and not subject to change.
Definition in French
Qui est final et qui ne peut plus être changé.
Word origin
French définitif comes from Latin definitivus, from definire, 'to set boundaries', based on finis, 'end'.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, définitif agrees in gender and number: définitif, définitive, définitifs, or définitives.
Other meanings
- definitiveadjective
Opposites
- provisoireprovisionaladjective
- temporairetemporaryadjective
Related words
- définirdefineverb
- définitiondefinitionnoun
- définitivementdefinitivelyadverb