B1 noun Neutral

فُرصة

/fur.sˤah/

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. It is a lucky or convenient time to act.

Examples

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1

هذه فرصة جيدة للسفر.

This is a good opportunity to travel.

2

أعطني فرصة ثانية لأثبت نفسي.

Give me a second chance to prove myself.

3

نحن نسعى لتوفير فرص عمل للشباب.

We seek to provide job opportunities for young people.

Word Family

Noun
فُرصة
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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

1

هذه فرصة جيدة للسفر.

everyday

This is a good opportunity to travel.

2

أعطني فرصة ثانية لأثبت نفسي.

informal

Give me a second chance to prove myself.

3

نحن نسعى لتوفير فرص عمل للشباب.

formal

We seek to provide job opportunities for young people.

4

تعتبر هذه المنحة فرصة ذهبية للطلاب.

academic

This scholarship is considered a golden opportunity for students.

5

توجد فرص استثمارية كبيرة في السوق.

business

There are big investment opportunities in the market.

Word Family

Noun
فُرصة

Common Collocations

فرصة عمل job opportunity
فرصة ذهبية golden opportunity
تضييع الفرصة wasting the opportunity
اغتنام الفرصة seizing the opportunity
فرصة أخيرة last chance

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

فُرصة vs حظ

Hazz is luck (random), while Fursah is a tangible opportunity or chance.

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Usage Notes

Very high-frequency word. Used in both positive (opportunity) and neutral (chance) contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing it with 'time' (waqt) in the sense of 'I don't have the chance now'. Use 'fursah' for possibility.

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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'Force' - you have to force yourself to take an opportunity.

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Word Origin

Arabic root f-r-s, relating to splitting or separating, hence a specific 'cut' of time/luck.

Grammar Patterns

Usually followed by 'li' (for/to) + noun or verb. Plural is 'furas' (فُرَص).

Quick Quiz

كانت هذه ____ رائعة لمقابلة المدير.

Correct!

The correct answer is: فرصة

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