This is the 6197th most frequent French word.
final
Final (French): Final or last.
Here, "finale" is used as an adjective modifying "décision," indicating that it is the ultimate or last decision in a process.
La décision finale a été prise après une longue réunion.
The final decision was made after a long meeting.
In this sentence, "final" describes "match," meaning it is the last event in a sequence, typically in a competitive setting.
Le match final déterminera le champion.
The final match will determine the champion.
"Finalement" is an adverb, meaning "in the end" or "at last," used to indicate the conclusion or result after a series of events.