French · Real conversations
How to say “I've finished ...” in French
Say that a task or piece of work is complete.
J'ai terminé …
I've finished …
Name the completed item and add a next step if useful.
Use it in three situations
A work update
J'ai terminé la première version.
I've finished the first draft.
Reporting a completed section
J'ai terminé le rapport.
I've finished the report.
Confirming a delivery
J'ai fini de vérifier les détails.
I've finished checking the details.
What to watch for
Finishing one task does not necessarily mean the whole project is complete.
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 work updates. Say this in French: I've finished the report.
Reveal a sample reply
J'ai terminé le rapport.
I've finished the report.
Build a useful exchange
Explain progress and agree on a priority.
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.
