GENERAL INFO

The French word chance (feminine noun) primarily means "luck" or "good fortune." It can also mean "an opportunity."

USAGE

You'll often hear "avoir de la chance" (to be lucky) or "bonne chance !" (good luck!). For an opportunity, one might say "donner une chance à quelqu'un" (to give someone a chance).

TRAPS

Be careful! Unlike the English "chance" which often means "possibility" or "probability," French chance is mainly "luck." For "a possibility," use "une possibilité" or "une probabilité." Remember it's always feminine: *la chance*.