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chance
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le hasard (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
It was pure chance that I saw Rosine while I was jogging.C'est un pur hasard si j'ai croisé Rosine en faisant mon footing.
a. le hasard (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
We're not making any plans; chance will decide if we meet again.On ne fait aucun projet. Le hasard décidera si on se reverra.
a. l'occasion (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The kids have the chance to go hiking this afternoon because there's no school.Les enfants ont l'occasion de faire une randonnée cet après-midi, puisqu'il n'y a pas école.
b. la possibilité (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Alison had the chance to go to Puerto Rico for a work trip this month.Alison a eu la possibilité d'aller à Porto Rico pour un voyage d'affaires ce mois-ci.
c. la chance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Alice gave me the chance to apologize after our argument.Alice m'a donné une chance de m'excuser après notre dispute.
a. la chance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I think our team has a chance of winning.Je pense que notre équipe a une chance de gagner.
5. (risk)
a. le risque (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Wear a helmet when you're on your scooter; don't take any chances with your safety.Porte un casque lorsque tu conduis ton scooter. Ne prends pas de risques avec ta sécurité.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
6. (unexpected)
a. accidentel
Fernando's chance discovery of a mathematical error saved the company a lot of money.La découverte accidentelle d'une erreur mathématique par Fernando a permis à l'entreprise d'économiser beaucoup d'argent.
b. fortuit
After years of time apart, the couple was reunited by a chance encounter.Après des années de séparation, le couple s'est retrouvé grâce à une rencontre fortuite.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
7. (to risk)
a. risquer
The air in my tire is pretty low, but I'm going to chance a flat tire to get to the train station on time.La pression dans mon pneu est assez basse, mais je vais risquer une crevaison pour arriver à la gare à l'heure.
b. tenter
I might be late to work if I have a second coffee with you, but I'm going to chance it.Il se peut que je sois en retard au travail si je prends un deuxième café avec toi, mais je vais tenter le coup.
Conjugations
Indicative of "chance"
Collins English Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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