French Conversation · Level 160
30 words
French word
aubaine
Pronunciation
IPA/obɛn/
Meaning
- feminine nounwindfall
Example
Trouver cet argent dans la rue était une aubaine.
Finding that money in the street was a windfall.
More examples
Cette promotion est une vraie aubaine pour les étudiants.
This promotion is a real bargain for students.
Core concept
A sudden lucky opening that turns into an advantage or profit.
Common phrases
une aubaine
an unexpected stroke of luck
profiter d'une aubaine
make the most of a lucky opportunity
une vraie aubaine
a real bargain
Similar words
bonne affaire: A bargain or deal with favorable prices or conditions.
bon plan: A helpful piece of information or strategy that saves time or money.
trouvaille: A valuable object or discovery found unexpectedly.
Definition in French
Une occasion favorable et imprévue, souvent perçue comme un bon coup ou un profit inattendu.
Word origin
The noun developed from Old French albaine, which referred to a feudal claim on a foreigner's inheritance and later broadened to any profitable fortunate event.
Usage tips
- With pour, une aubaine pour quelqu'un means a benefit for someone, as in Cette réduction est une aubaine pour les étudiants.
Other meanings
- bargainnoun
- opportunitynoun
Opposites
- malchanceill lucknoun
- mésaventuremisadventurenoun