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Usages of finir
Voudriez-vous organiser une petite sortie au cinéma, si tout le monde a fini de préparer la salle?
Would you like to organize a small outing to the movies, if everyone has finished preparing the room?
Quand nous aurons fini, nous pourrons organiser un immense pique-nique pour partager notre joie.
When we have finished, we will be able to organize a huge picnic to share our joy.
Il est important que tu finisses tes exercices avant de sortir.
It is important that you finish your exercises before going out.
Je serre Marie dans mes bras quand elle finit son boulot.
I hug Marie when she finishes her job.
Quand nous aurons fini le dernier chapitre du roman, vendredi soir, notre groupe fêtera la fin du livre au café.
When we have finished the last chapter of the novel, on Friday evening, our group will celebrate the end of the book at the café.
Paul pensait qu'il aurait le temps de finir son dessin avant le départ du bateau.
Paul thought that he would have time to finish his drawing before the boat left.
Sans tournevis, je ne peux pas finir ce petit travail de bricolage.
Without a screwdriver, I cannot finish this small DIY job.
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