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How do you say "good luck" in French?

Bonne chance

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In French, "good luck" is Bonne chance.

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Pronunciation

Say bun shahns, with a nasal ending on chance and the whole phrase said in one warm breath.

Grammar notes

Bonne chance is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

good luck

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How to remember Bonne chance

Chance looks exactly like the English word chance, since luck is really just a good chance.

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Questions about Bonne chance

How do you pronounce Bonne chance?

Say bun shahns, with a nasal ending on chance and the whole phrase said in one warm breath.

Is Bonne chance formal or casual?

Bonne chance is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Bonne chance used in French?

Bonne chance is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (good luck).

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