French Phrase
J'ai fini mes devoirs.
Meaning
This sentence means “I have finished my homework.” It uses the passé composé to express a completed action in the recent past. The focus is on the fact that the homework is now done.
When to use
Use this phrase after you have completed your school assignments, when a teacher asks if you are done, or when you want to tell a friend you’re free for leisure activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'aifinimesdevoirs
Contraction J'
The subject pronoun "je" contracts with the verb "ai" (avoir) to form "j'ai" before a vowel or mute h.
Passé composé with avoir
The verb "finir" uses the auxiliary "avoir"; the past participle "fini" does not agree with the direct object when it follows the verb.
Possessive adjective "mes"
"Mes" indicates a plural possession (my) and agrees in number with the noun it modifies.
Plural noun "devoirs"
"Devoirs" means "homework" or "assignments"; it is masculine plural, so the article and adjective are also plural.
🗨In Conversation
Tu as fini tes devoirs ?
Did you finish your homework?
Oui, j'ai fini mes devoirs.
Yes, I have finished my homework.
✕Common Mistakes
J'ai finit mes devoirs.
Use the past participle "fini" after the auxiliary "avoir"; "finit" is the third‑person singular present form.
J'ai fini mon devoirs.
"Devoirs" is plural, so the possessive must be plural "mes".
Je suis fini mes devoirs.
"Finir" takes "avoir" as its auxiliary, not "être".
↔Alternatives
J'ai terminé mes devoirs.
I have completed my homework.
Mes devoirs sont finis.
My homework is finished.
J'ai fini le travail.
I have finished the work.
Cultural Tip
In French schools, saying "j'ai fini mes devoirs" signals that you’re ready for free time or extracurricular activities. "Devoirs" can also refer to duties or obligations, so context matters. For a more formal tone, especially in written reports, use "j'ai terminé mes devoirs".