What does fines in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word fines in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use fines in French.

The word fines in French means fines, Fine Champagne cognac, end, end, thin, finely, fine, dainty, clever, fine, acute, sharp, keen, fine, astute, sharp, shrewd, quite, totally, completely, at the end of + [month or year], The End, end, end, end, fine mesh, fine weave, herbs, fine particles. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word fines

fines

nom féminin pluriel (minuscules morceaux de minerai) (mineral)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

Les orpailleurs espèrent toujours sasser des fines d'or.

Fine Champagne cognac

nom féminin (eau-de-vie naturelle de qualité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Nous préférons la fine de Bourgogne au Marc de Bourgogne.

We prefer Fine Champagne cognac from Burgundy to pomace brandy.

end

nom féminin (terme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Voici la fin de l'année scolaire.

Here we are, at the end of the school year.

end

nom féminin (partie terminale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Je vais te lire la fin du livre.

ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Some people like to know the ending before they start reading a book. Does this film have a happy ending?

thin

adjectif (qui a peu d'épaisseur)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Je voudrais une tranche de jambon bien fine. Il devrait faire froid, alors ne prends pas de vêtements fins.

It will probably be cold, so don't take light clothes.

finely

adverbe (finement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Mon boucher coupe toujours le jambon fin

My butcher always slices the ham finely.

fine, dainty

adjectif (délicat, recherché)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Les couturières ont fait un travail très fin sur cette broderie.

The dressmakers have done very fine work on this embroidery.

clever

adjectif (subtil, spirituel)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ce journaliste fait toujours des remarques très fines.

That journalist always makes very clever remarks.

fine, acute, sharp, keen

adjectif (perçant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Malgré son âge, elle a encore l'ouïe fine.

Despite her age, her hearing is still sharp.

fine, astute, sharp, shrewd

adjectif (accompli)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

C'est un fin gourmet amateur de bons vins.

He is an astute gourmet and knows his wines.

quite, totally, completely

adverbe (familier (complètement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ça y est, nous sommes fin prêts.

That's it; we're all ready.

at the end of + [month or year]

(à la fin du mois/année)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Nous connaîtrons les résultats fin juin. Les travaux débuteront fin 2017.

We will know the results at the end of June. The roadworks will begin at the end of 2017.

The End

interjection (mot finissant un livre, un film) (book, film)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

« Et ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants. Fin »

"And they lived happily ever after. The End."

end

nom féminin (but d'une action)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Qui dit que la fin justifie les moyens ?

Who says the end justifies the means?

end

nom féminin (figuré (la mort) (euphemism)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La vieille dame va très mal et sent venir la fin.

The old lady is very poorly and senses the end approaching.

end

nom féminin pluriel (objet d'une demande dans une requête)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

À quelles fins faites-vous cette demande ?

To what end are you making this request?

fine mesh, fine weave

locution adverbiale (tricot : à petites mailles)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")

Il ne fait pas très froid, un tricot à mailles fines fera l'affaire.

herbs

nom féminin pluriel (herbes aromatiques)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

fine particles

nom féminin pluriel (particules polluantes)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

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