GENERAL INFO

Fin is a versatile French word.

As a feminine noun (*la fin*), it means "the end" or "the finish."

As a masculine adjective (*fin*), it means "fine," "thin," "delicate," or "sharp."

USAGE

As a noun: "C'est la fin du livre." (It's the end of the book.) "À la fin de la semaine." (At the end of the week.)

As an adjective: "Un sable fin." (Fine sand.) "Il a un esprit fin." (He has a sharp mind.)

TRAPS

The main trap is distinguishing between the noun and adjective. Remember *la fin* (feminine noun) always means "the end."

The adjective *fin* (masculine singular) changes to *fine* (feminine singular), *fins* (masculine plural), and *fines* (feminine plural).