ultimately

en fin de compte, finalement

Indique ce qui arrive à la fin, une fois tous les événements passés ou tous les éléments considérés.

En anglais simple : In the end, after everything else has happened or been considered.

• Ultimately, we decided to stay.
• The plan ultimately failed because it cost too much.
• You are ultimately responsible for your own choices.

Synonymes : in the end, eventually, finally

Expressions courantes : ultimately responsible, ultimately decide, ultimately fail, ultimately depend on

avant tout, surtout

Sert à introduire l’action ou l’idée la plus importante.

En anglais simple : Used to introduce the action or point that matters most.

• Ultimately, you need to keep everyone safe.
• We can discuss details, but ultimately we must choose a leader.
• Ultimately, what matters is whether the children learn.

Synonymes : above all, most importantly

Expressions courantes : ultimately what matters, ultimately we must, ultimately you need

en dernier lieu, enfin

Sert à introduire le dernier élément d’une liste.

En anglais simple : Used to introduce the last point in a list.

• Firstly, check the price; secondly, check the quality; ultimately, check the warranty.
• We discuss costs, timing, and ultimately staffing.
• Firstly, we need chairs; secondly, tables; ultimately, a place to put them.

Synonymes : lastly, finally

Contraires : firstly

Expressions courantes : and ultimately, ultimately we consider