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PrepMyFrench
Conjugation directory
Finir is a regular -ir verb that is essential for expressing completion in French. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Use finir in TEF/TCF writing to describe completed actions or deadlines, such as finishing a project or ending a meeting.
Je finis mes devoirs avant le dîner.
I finish my homework before dinner.
Do not confuse finir with 'to end' in a passive sense; use 'se terminer' for events that end on their own.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Finir typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.