No. 9,932 in French
fortuit
Accidental or by chance, often with a positive connotation.
In a sentence
La découverte fortuite de la peinture ancienne a surpris les archéologues.
The fortuitous discovery of the ancient painting surprised the archaeologists.
The word 'fortuite' is used to describe an unforeseen and fortunate occurrence.
Elle a rencontré son ami d'enfance de manière fortuite dans la rue.
She met her childhood friend in a fortuitous way on the street.
Here, 'fortuite' refers to an accidental and unexpected encounter.
Sa réussite fortuite est due à un concours de circonstances favorable.
His fortuitous success is due to a conjunction of favorable circumstances.
The word 'fortuite' in this context describes a success caused by serendipitous factors rather than planned efforts.
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