فُرصة
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. It is a lucky or convenient time to act.
Examples
3 of 5هذه فرصة جيدة للسفر.
This is a good opportunity to travel.
أعطني فرصة ثانية لأثبت نفسي.
Give me a second chance to prove myself.
نحن نسعى لتوفير فرص عمل للشباب.
We seek to provide job opportunities for young people.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'Force' - you have to force yourself to take an opportunity.
Quick Quiz
كانت هذه ____ رائعة لمقابلة المدير.
Correct!
The correct answer is: فرصة
Examples
هذه فرصة جيدة للسفر.
everydayThis is a good opportunity to travel.
أعطني فرصة ثانية لأثبت نفسي.
informalGive me a second chance to prove myself.
نحن نسعى لتوفير فرص عمل للشباب.
formalWe seek to provide job opportunities for young people.
تعتبر هذه المنحة فرصة ذهبية للطلاب.
academicThis scholarship is considered a golden opportunity for students.
توجد فرص استثمارية كبيرة في السوق.
businessThere are big investment opportunities in the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
بأسرع فرصة
at the earliest opportunity
فرصة سعيدة
Nice to meet you (lit. happy occasion)
على أمل الحصول على فرصة
hoping for a chance
Often Confused With
Hazz is luck (random), while Fursah is a tangible opportunity or chance.
Usage Notes
Very high-frequency word. Used in both positive (opportunity) and neutral (chance) contexts.
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with 'time' (waqt) in the sense of 'I don't have the chance now'. Use 'fursah' for possibility.
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'Force' - you have to force yourself to take an opportunity.
Word Origin
Arabic root f-r-s, relating to splitting or separating, hence a specific 'cut' of time/luck.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
كانت هذه ____ رائعة لمقابلة المدير.
Correct!
The correct answer is: فرصة
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