tenter ma chance

try my luck

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phrase Rare #37,756

try my luck A common expression meaning to take a chance and see what happens; the possessive changes to match the subject, as in « tenter sa chance » (try one's luck).

FR: Je vais tenter ma chance au concours.

EN: I'm going to try my luck in the competition.

Je vais tenter ma chance avec toi.

I'm going to try my luck with you.

Je vais devoir tenter ma chance.

I’m going to have to take my chances.

Je dois tenter ma chance.

I have to try my luck.

— Avatar (2009)

Je vais tenter ma chance.

I'm going to try my luck.

— Silent Voice (2016)

Je peux encore tenter ma chance.

I can still try my luck.

— Running Man (2025)

Maintenant, je dois tenter ma chance.

Now I have to try my luck.

— Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)

Pour partir, tenter ma chance.

To leave and try my luck.

— Serie Noire (1979)