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la chance
/la ʃɑ̃s/
luck
J'ai eu la chance de rencontrer mon ami hier.
I was lucky to meet my friend yesterday.
general
Good fortune or luck; favorable circumstances.
Il a eu la chance de gagner le concours.
He was lucky to win the contest.
Elle a saisi sa chance et a réussi.
She seized her opportunity and succeeded.
Often used to express gratitude or acknowledge fortunate events.
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Common Usage
'La chance' is commonly used to express luck or favorable circumstances. It can also refer to opportunities.
Gold Rule
Gratitude
Use 'la chance' to express gratitude for fortunate events or opportunities.
Word Origin
From Old French 'chance,' meaning 'opportunity' or 'fortune,' derived from Latin 'cadentia,' meaning 'falling' or 'occurrence.'
Usage Notes
In French, 'la chance' is often used to express gratitude or acknowledge fortunate circumstances. It can also refer to opportunities or favorable outcomes.
Word Breakdown
la
the (feminine definite article)
articlechance
luck or opportunity
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