How to Say "Lucky You" in French

quelle chance

The English phrase "lucky you" can be translated into French as quelle chance.

This expression is used to tell someone that they are fortunate to be in a particular situation.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase quelle chance literally translates to "what luck".

While quelle chance is used as an exclamation, the phrase tu as de la chance is a declarative statement meaning "you are lucky".

In Quebec, a common informal way to say "You're lucky!" is Tu as ben d'la veine!

To say "lucky you that you [verb]", use the structure quelle chance que tu followed by the subjunctive mood.

In Quebec, using the word veine to describe luck refers to a 'vein' of ore found in a mine.
Using quelle chance with a sarcastic tone is a common way for French speakers to express envy or annoyance, similar to 'must be nice'.
The word chance comes from the Latin word for 'falling', describing the way dice fall during a game.

Quelle chance tu as !
How lucky you are!
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Quelle chance !
Lucky you!
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Vous avez de la chance de vivre dans cette belle ville
You are lucky to live in this beautiful city
Vous êtes chanceux d'avoir une famille aussi aimante
You are lucky to have such a loving family
Quelle chance vous avez d'aller en vacances dans ce pays magnifique!
What luck you have to go on vacation in this beautiful country!
Tu vas voir ton groupe de musique préféré en concert? La chance!
You're going to see your favorite band in concert? Lucky you!
Tu as de la chance d'avoir un si bel appartement
You're lucky to have such a beautiful apartment
Quelle chance tu as d'avoir ce voyage !
Lucky you, getting to go on this trip!
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