French · Real conversations
How to say “I haven't finished yet.” in French
Explain that you are still completing the task.
Je n'ai pas encore fini.
I haven't finished yet.
You can add what remains or how long you need.
Use it in three situations
During class
Je n'ai pas encore fini.
I haven't finished yet.
A study check-in
Je n'ai pas encore terminé l'exercice.
I haven't finished the exercise yet.
Explaining progress
Il me faut encore quelques minutes.
I still need a few more minutes.
What to watch for
Use the expression for an unfinished task, rather than claiming it has not started.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine study. Say this in French: I haven't finished the exercise yet.
Reveal a sample reply
Je n'ai pas encore terminé l'exercice.
I haven't finished the exercise yet.
Build a useful exchange
Follow a lesson and ask for useful study help.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking French
Use vous with strangers, staff, and people you address formally; use tu when that relationship is established. Je voudrais and pourriez-vous can make a request considerate. The most appropriate choice depends on the person and the situation.
Keep accents and apostrophes. A familiar spoken expression may differ from its literal English translation. Read the complete line, including the pronoun and the words that connect the request.
