fluke

• Nom désignant un succès inattendu ou improbable, de la chance ou un événement fortuit.

A noun referring to an unexpected or unlikely success, stroke of luck, or chance occurrence.

1. Lucky accidentB2informal

   An unlikely but fortunate occurrence that happens by chance.

   Coup de chance

   • Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
   • His goal in the match was a fluke; he didn't mean to shoot.
   • She passed the exam by a fluke, as she hadn't studied.

   Synonymesaccidentchancecoincidenceserendipity

   Antonymescalamitydisastermischancemisfortunemishap

2. Unlikely successB2informal

   A success that is achieved by luck rather than skill.

   coup de chance

   • The team's victory was a fluke, not a sign of their real ability.
   • Getting the job was a fluke; they had no other candidates.
   • His first novel was a fluke; the second one was a failure.

   Synonymesaccidentchanceserendipitywindfall

   Antonymescertaintydesignguaranteeintentskill