how to pronounce chance

/ʃɑ̃s/

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chance is pronounced in one syllable

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ɑ̃

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An example use of chance in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… a un peu la chance vous savez de pouvoir …”

meanings of chance

noun:

Luck.
Chance.

chance frequency in french - A1 level of CEFR

the word chance occurs in french on average 139.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.