How do you say "finish line" in French?

Ligne d’arrivée

Phrase Noun

In French, "finish line" is Ligne d’arrivée.

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Pronunciation

Say leen dah-ree-VAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a rolled r in the middle.

Grammar notes

Ligne d’arrivée is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

finish line

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How to remember Ligne d’arrivée

Arrivée shares a root with arrive, since the finish line is where runners finally arrive.

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Questions about Ligne d’arrivée

How do you pronounce Ligne d’arrivée?

Say leen dah-ree-VAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a rolled r in the middle.

Is Ligne d’arrivée formal or casual?

Ligne d’arrivée is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Ligne d’arrivée used in French?

Ligne d’arrivée is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (finish line).

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