dernier (usually preceded by the determiner ce) meaning in English

latter▼◼◼◼(near (or nearer) to the end)
adjective
[UK: ˈlæ.tə(r)] [US: ˈlæ.tər]The latter half of the drama was a little dull. = La dernière partie du drame était un peu ennuyeuse.

latter▼◼◼◼(relating to or being the second of two items)
adjective
[UK: ˈlæ.tə(r)] [US: ˈlæ.tər]The latter half of the drama was a little dull. = La dernière partie du drame était un peu ennuyeuse.