French · Numbers & Time

dernier

last

Beginneradjective

Definition

Coming after all others in time or order.

Example

C'est la derniere fois que je viens ici.

This is the last time I come here.

Etymology

'Dernier' has its origins in the Latin 'dernier', stemming from 'de' (of) and 'ranus' (last), evolving through Old French.

How & Where It’s Used

'Dernier' is frequently found in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written form, typically used to denote finality.

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