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How to say “you got lucky” in French

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you got lucky

French · Français

slang

Translation

tu as eu de la chance

Romanization

tu as eu de la chance

Pronunciation

too ah oo duh lah shons

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

tu as eu de la chance — a quick line during a competitive match for "you got lucky".

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How do you say "you got lucky" in French?+

You say "tu as eu de la chance" in French. The romanized form is "tu as eu de la chance", and a simple pronunciation cue is "too ah oo duh lah shons".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "too ah oo duh lah shons" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "tu as eu de la chance".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.