Definitions
- Referring to an action or event that is based on chance or luck. - Describing a situation that is unpredictable or uncertain. - Talking about a game of chance or gambling.
- Referring to wealth, riches, or financial success. - Describing a favorable outcome or circumstance. - Talking about destiny or fate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to chance or luck.
- 2Both can be used to describe unpredictable situations.
- 3Both can be used in the context of gambling or games of chance.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Hasard refers specifically to chance or luck, while fortune can also refer to wealth, success, or destiny.
- 2Connotation: Hasard can have a negative connotation, implying risk or danger, while fortune is generally positive, implying good luck or success.
- 3Usage: Hasard is more commonly used in French than in English, while fortune is more commonly used in English.
- 4Scope: Hasard is more limited in scope, referring mainly to chance or luck, while fortune has a wider range of meanings and can refer to wealth, success, or destiny.
Remember this!
Hasard and fortune are both words that relate to chance or luck, but they have different meanings and connotations. Hasard specifically refers to chance or luck, often in the context of gambling or games of chance, and can have a negative connotation. Fortune, on the other hand, can refer to wealth, success, or destiny, and generally has a positive connotation. While both words can be used to describe unpredictable situations, hasard is more limited in scope than fortune.
