English

Adverb

in fine

1. (archaic) Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion.
   • 1749, John Cleland, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, Penguin 1985, p. 66:

     Presently, when they had exchanged a few kisses, and questions in broken English on one side, he began to unbutton, and, in fine, stripped into his shirt.

   • 1780, the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Article I:

     All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.

   • 1843, Thomas Carlyle, Past and Present, book 4, chapter III, The One Institution

     Then again, why should there not be an ‘Emigration Service,’ and Secretary, with adjuncts, with funds, forces, idle Navy-ships, and ever-increasing apparatus; in fine an effective system of Emigration; […]

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /in fi.ne/

Adverb

in fine

1. (formal, finance) ultimately, in the end