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Opportunité, nf : timeliness, appropriateness, opportunity, chance, piece of luck, bit of luck.

The French word « opportunité » looks very similar to the English word “opportunity.”

The word “opportunity” in English typically means “possibility of action, a lucky occasion, luck or good fortune.”

In French, « opportunité » means timeliness, appropriateness, opportunity, chance, piece of luck, bit of luck.


Nous allons discuter de l’opportunité de ce voyage.
We are going to discuss the appropriateness of this trip.

Cette voiture à ce prix-là, c’est une opportunité.
This car at that price – it’s an opportunity.