by chance

An adverbial phrase meaning something happens accidentally, without planning or intention, or as a result of luck.

ruНаречное выражение, означающее, что что-то происходит случайно, без планирования или намерения, или в результате везения.esExpresión adverbial que indica que algo ocurre de manera casual, sin planificación ni intención, o como resultado de la suerte.frLocution adverbiale signifiant que quelque chose se produit de manière aléatoire, sans planification ni intention, ou à la suite d'une coïncidence ou d'un hasard favorable.deAdverbiale Wendung, die bedeutet, dass etwas zufällig, ohne Planung oder Absicht geschieht oder durch Glück zustande kommt.ptExpressão adverbial que indica que algo acontece de forma casual, sem planejamento ou intenção, ou por sorte.zh副词性短语，表示某事偶然发生，没有计划或意图，或由于运气。arظرف يعني أن شيئًا ما يحدث مصادفةً أو دون تخطيط أو قصد، أو بحكم الحظ.

1. Accidentally or without planning B1 formal

   Happening without being planned or intended; as a result of luck or coincidence.

   • I met my old friend by chance at the airport.
   • She discovered the hidden letter by chance while cleaning.
   • They found the solution by chance during an experiment.

   ruСлучайноespor casualidadfrpar hasarddeZufälligptPor acasozh偶然arبالصدفة

2. Possibly or maybe B1 informal

   Used in questions to ask if something is possible or true.

   • Do you by chance know the answer to this question?
   • Could you by chance lend me a pen?
   • Is there by chance a pharmacy near here?

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