Hasards (en. Chance)

/a.zaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Situations or events that occur by accident.
The hazards of life can sometimes lead to beautiful encounters.
Les hasards de la vie peuvent parfois mener à de belles rencontres.
Random elements that influence the course of events.
He allowed himself to be guided by the hazards of his existence.
Il s'est laissé guider par les hasards de son existence.
Potential risks or dangers.
The hazards of this expedition are very real.
Les hasards de cette expédition sont bien réels.

Etymology

From the Latin 'casus', meaning 'fall' or 'accident'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

by chance
Without intention, by chance.
par hasard
the hazards of life
Unpredictable events that influence our existence.
les hasards de la vie
to be carried by the hazards
Not planning and accepting circumstances.
se laisser porter par les hasards

Related Words

accident
Unexpected event that causes damage.
accident
risk
Possibility of danger or damage.
risque
chance
Happy or unfortunate event due to chance.
chance

Slang Meanings

A stroke of luck
It was a real coincidence that I ran into him here.
C'était un vrai hasard que je l'ai croisé ici.
Misfortune
He always has some hazards in his business.
Il a toujours des hasards dans ses affaires.