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    Chancela (en. Staggered)

    /ʃɑ̃.sə.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An unexpected joy or happiness that occurs.
    The chancela of her birthday was a pleasant surprise.
    La chancela de son anniversaire a été une surprise agréable.
    A moment of celebration or party.
    They organized a chancela to celebrate their wedding.
    Ils ont organisé une chancela pour célébrer leur mariage.
    A delight that brings pleasure.
    The children brought so much chancela to the picnic.
    Les enfants ont apporté autant de chancela lors du pique-nique.

    Etymology

    The word 'chancela' would come from the Old French 'chancer', meaning 'to have luck'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a chancela
    to experience a happy or lucky moment.
    avoir une chancela
    to bring chancela
    to add joy to a situation.
    apporter de la chancela
    to make a chancela
    to organize a party or celebration.
    faire une chancela

    Related Words

    chance
    An unexpected event that has a positive impact.
    chance
    joy
    A feeling of great happiness.
    joie
    party
    A gathering to celebrate an occasion.
    fête

    Slang Meanings

    A festive event or an impromptu party.
    We're having a chancela this weekend at my place.
    On se fait une chancela ce week-end chez moi.
    A lucky or favorable situation.
    This promotion is really a chancela.
    Cette promotion, c'est vraiment une chancela.