B1 noun Neutral

فرصة

/ˈfur.sˤa/

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; an opportunity.

Examples

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1

أعطني فرصة أخرى.

Give me another chance.

2

يجب توفير فرص عمل للشباب.

Job opportunities must be provided for young people.

3

دي فرصة ما تتعوضش.

This is an irreplaceable opportunity.

Word Family

Noun
فرصة
Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Memory Tip

Fursa sounds like 'First-a' - it's your 'first' chance.

Quick Quiz

كانت لديه ___ للسفر لكنه رفضها.

Correct!

The correct answer is: فرصة

Examples

1

أعطني فرصة أخرى.

everyday

Give me another chance.

2

يجب توفير فرص عمل للشباب.

formal

Job opportunities must be provided for young people.

3

دي فرصة ما تتعوضش.

informal

This is an irreplaceable opportunity.

4

تعتبر البعثات الدراسية فرصة للبحث المتقدم.

academic

Scholarships are considered an opportunity for advanced research.

5

هناك فرصة استثمارية كبيرة في هذا السوق.

business

There is a great investment opportunity in this market.

Word Family

Noun
فرصة
Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Common Collocations

فرصة عمل job opportunity
انتهز الفرصة seize the opportunity
فرصة ذهبية golden opportunity
تكافؤ الفرص equal opportunities
فرصة ضائعة missed opportunity

Common Phrases

بأسرع فرصة

at the earliest opportunity

فرصة سعيدة

happy to meet you (lit: happy opportunity)

لا تدع الفرصة تفوتك

don't let the opportunity pass you by

Often Confused With

فرصة vs حظ

Haz is luck (random), while Fursa is an opportunity (circumstantial).

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS Task 2 when discussing education, migration, and careers.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'حظ' when they mean 'فرصة'. 'Fursa' implies something you can act upon.

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Memory Tip

Fursa sounds like 'First-a' - it's your 'first' chance.

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Word Origin

From the root f-r-s, originally relating to cutting or apportioning.

Grammar Patterns

فرصة لـ + (verb/noun) فرصة + (adjective)
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Cultural Context

Commonly used in greetings: 'Fursa Sa'ida' (Nice to meet you).

Quick Quiz

كانت لديه ___ للسفر لكنه رفضها.

Correct!

The correct answer is: فرصة

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