Fortuné (en. Fortune)

[fɔʁ.ty.ne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who benefits from a favorable situation.

He is fortunate to have won this competition.

Il est fortuné d'avoir remporté cette compétition.

Who possesses material goods or money.

She comes from a wealthy family.

Elle provient d'une famille fortunée.

Who has had the luck to experience positive experiences.

He considers himself fortunate to have traveled around the world.

Il se considère fortuné d'avoir voyagé autour du monde.

From Latin 'fortūna', which means luck or fate.

to have good fortune

Being in an excellent situation or having great luck.

avoir une bonne fortune

fortune favors the bold

Courageous people often have success.

la fortune sourit aux audacieux

to make a fortune

To accumulate great wealth.

faire fortune

luck

Favorable or happy event.

chance

wealth

Possession of goods or values.

richesse

destiny

The course of events often uncontrollable.

destin

A lucky buddy

Look at him, he won the lottery! He really is a lucky buddy.

Regarde-le, il a gagné au loto ! C'est vraiment un pote chanceux.

Millionaire rich

He has so much money that one could call him millionaire rich.

Il a tellement d'argent qu'on peut l'appeler riche à millions.