What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fini
Example
J'ai fini mes devoirs. (I finished my homework.) [fini: past participle]
Example
Le repas est fini. (The meal is finished.) [fini: adjective]
Example
Le carburant est fini. (The fuel is finished.) [fini: adjective]
ended
Example
The concert ended at midnight. [ended: past tense]
Example
The lease agreement has ended. [ended: past participle]
Example
The negotiations ended in a stalemate. [ended: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ended is more commonly used than fini in everyday English language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between fini and ended?
Both fini and ended are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
