chance

/t͡ʃæns/ [t͡ʃʰæns] nom A2

En français : chance, raccroc, hasard, risque

An opportunity or possibility. (countable) · We had the chance to meet the president last week: we have a good/strong chance of making / to make a profit.· There was a fat/slim chance that my letter would arrive in time.
Random occurrence; luck. (uncountable) · Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?· My whole life seems to be ruled by blind chance.
The probability of something happening. (countable) · There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.· There is little chance of having the chance to approach such a big celeb.
probability; possibility. (countable, uncountable)

Pluriel chances

Dans la bibliothèque

“Thanks—thanks; but, fortunately, I do not want for anything; and it chances that at times there are others who have need of me.” Dantès made a gesture.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1

I shall soon become a large fish fit for the tables of the rich, and then you can catch me again, and make a handsome profit of me.” The Fisherman replied, “I should indeed be a very simple fellow if, for the chance of a greater uncertain profit, I were to forego my present certain gain.”

Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 47 · B2

“Surely,” answered Danglars, “one cannot be held responsible for every chance arrow shot into the air.”

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 34 · C1

My only fear is the chance of Dantès being released.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 40 · C1

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