tenter sa chance
to try one's luck / to go for it / to shoot one's shot
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/tɑ̃.te sa ʃɑ̃s/
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Cultural Note
This expression is often used by friends encouraging each other to make a romantic move. It frames approaching someone as a calculated risk worth taking. In French dating culture, 'tenter sa chance' with confidence and grace — accepting both success and rejection with equal poise — is considered admirable.
📝 Example Sentences
Allez, tente ta chance, le pire qui puisse arriver c'est qu'elle dise non.
Go on, shoot your shot, the worst that can happen is she says no.
J'ai tenté ma chance et elle a accepté de prendre un café avec moi.
I tried my luck and she agreed to have coffee with me.