Etymology

big final

Today it means: The final that determines the winner of a competition, where the event also has a small final (consolation final). Full definition →

French grande finale
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  1. French · derived fromgrande finale“big final”
  2. English todaybig final

From grand final, from grand finale, from French grande finale (“big final”).

Words from the same roots

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grande finale

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