Par hasard
Example: J'ai rencontré mon ami par hasard au marché ce matin.
Definition
"Par hasard" is a French adverbial phrase meaning by chance or accidentally, used to describe an event occurring without planning or intention. For example, "J'ai rencontré mon ami par hasard au marché ce matin" means meeting a friend unexpectedly at the market this morning.
Etymology
The phrase "par hasard" comes from the Old French word 'hasard,' which originally referred to a game of chance or dice. Over time, 'hasard' evolved to mean chance or luck, and the phrase "par hasard" literally means 'by chance.' Did you know? The English word 'hazard' shares this origin, both tracing back to Arabic through Old French.
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