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    Chance (en. Chance)

    /ʃɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fortuitous or happy event allowing for an opportunity.
    He had the chance to win the lottery.
    Il a eu la chance de gagner à la loterie.
    Probability that an event will occur.
    There is little chance it will rain tomorrow.
    Il y a peu de chances qu'il pleuve demain.
    A situation or event that can be positive or negative.
    She seized her chance to change careers.
    Elle a saisi sa chance pour changer de carrière.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cadentia', meaning the event that falls or happens.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be lucky
    to be in a favorable situation.
    avoir de la chance
    to take a chance
    to try one's luck or to try something.
    faire une chance
    everyone has their chance
    everyone has an opportunity in life.
    tout le monde a sa chance

    Related Words

    lucky
    someone who is lucky.
    chanceux
    bad luck
    absence of luck, often synonymous with misfortune.
    malchance
    wealthy
    someone who is lucky in life.
    fortuné

    Slang Meanings

    to be lucky
    He really is lucky to be on vacation right now.
    Il a vraiment de la veine d'être parti en vacances en ce moment.
    lucky break
    It was a lucky break that he found his wallet.
    C'était un coup de bol qu'il ait retrouvé son portefeuille.