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fortuitous

UK
/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
US
/fɔrˈtjuːɪtəs/

Translations

fortuitousadjective
more fortuitous
Comp.
most fortuitous
Super.
UK
/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
US
/fɔrˈtjuːɪtəs/
fortuitSoutenu ; surtout pour « qui résulte du hasard ».
It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their successful business partnership.
Ce fut une rencontre fortuite qui a conduit à leur partenariat commercial réussi.
Additional translations
heureuxQuand le hasard est favorable.
accidentelQuand l’accent est mis sur l’absence d’intention ou de plan.
Synonyms
unexpected
unplanned
coincidental
chance
serendipitous
accidental
Antonyms
intentional
deliberate
planned

Definitions

fortuitousadjective
Happening by chance, often in a way that is lucky or fortunate.
It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their successful business partnership.
Occurring by accident or chance rather than by design (without implying good or bad fortune).
The similarity between the two reports was purely fortuitous.
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