No. 2,245 in French

fortune

Wealth, luck, or fate.

In a sentence

Elle a hérité d'une grande fortune après le décès de sa grand-mère.
She inherited a large fortune after her grandmother's passing.
In this sentence, 'fortune' refers to a large amount of wealth or money, used in the context of inheritance.
Il semble que la fortune lui sourit, car il a trouvé un emploi idéal après une longue recherche.
It seems that fortune smiles upon him, as he found an ideal job after a long search.
In this sentence, 'fortune' is used metaphorically to mean luck or favorable chances.
La fortune des mers a toujours fasciné les explorateurs.
The fortune of the seas has always fascinated explorers.
Here, 'fortune' refers to treasures or valuable findings, emphasizing the intrigue associated with exploration.

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