fortunately

• Adverbe utilisé pour exprimer qu'un événement ou une situation est heureux ou favorable. Introduit souvent une issue positive ou un soulagement face à une situation potentiellement négative.

An adverb used to express that an event or situation is lucky or favorable. It often introduces a positive outcome or relief from a potentially negative situation.

1. By good luck or chanceA2formal

   Used to express that something happened in a lucky or favorable way.

   par bonne chance

   • Fortunately, the rain stopped just before the parade.
   • She forgot her umbrella, but fortunately her friend had an extra one.
   • Fortunately, the accident caused no serious injuries.

   Synonymeshappilyluckilyopportunelyprovidentiallythankfully

   Antonymesunfortunatelyunluckily

2. Expressing reliefA2formal

   Used to indicate that a situation is better than it could have been.

   Exprimer un soulagement

   • Fortunately, we arrived at the airport on time.
   • He lost his wallet, but fortunately someone returned it.
   • Fortunately, the test was easier than expected.

   Synonymeshappilyluckilymercifullythankfully

   Antonymesunfortunately