Proper usage of être usage

Question

Bonjour: What is the correct statement? I am at a restaurant and finished my meal. (Incorrect): “Je suis fini.” (Correct): ? 
Merci, Elizabeth

Accepted Answer

Bonjour Elizabeth,
Jim is correct! You cannot say "je suis fini" in this context as it means "I am done for / I am ruined".

J'ai fini = I am finished
Je suis fini = I am done for

Follow the link below for more expressions using "avoir" or "être": Literality
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Answer

Hi Elizabeth,When expressing a personal status, it is prudent to be careful about using être.Why?In French, you could unwittingly give a wrong impression.In English, it is perfectly acceptable and well understood when expressing comments like "I am thirsty", "I am hot or cold" or "I am finished" after a meal.But it is important to use only avoir in these situations, in French.être expresses a "state of being". Imagine unwittingly stating that "you are hot" or "you are cold"or "you are finished"?      (Think about what this could mean!)So back to your question    --  No! "Je suis fini" is not correct, you need to use "J'ai fini" for the reasons explained above.Hope this helps.Bonne continuationJim

Answer

je suis a la restraunt et finis m'repa

Answer

Bonjour Abdullah,
Well done for writing in French! 
Remember: Je suis au restaurant et je finis mon repas
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !