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1 fortune
fortune [ˈfɔ:t∫ən]1. nouna. ( = chance) chance fb. ( = riches) fortune f• to spend/cost a fortune dépenser/coûter une fortune2. compounds* * *['fɔːtʃuːn] 1.1) ( wealth) fortune f2) ( luck) chance f2.to have the good fortune to do — avoir la chance or le bonheur de faire
fortunes plural noun (of team, country) destin m•• -
2 fortune
A n1 ( wealth) fortune f ; a small fortune une petite fortune ; to make a fortune faire fortune ; to spend/cost a fortune dépenser/coûter une fortune ; a man of fortune un homme riche ; to seek fame and fortune chercher fortune ;2 ( luck) chance f ; to have the good fortune to do avoir la chance or le bonheur de faire ; by good fortune par chance, par un heureux hasard ; ill fortune malchance f ; to tell sb's fortune dire la bonne aventure à qn.fortune favours the brave Prov la fortune sourit aux audacieux Prov ; fortune smiled on us la chance nous a souri.
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