What does heureusement in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word heureusement in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use heureusement in French.

The word heureusement in French means fortunately, luckily, well, happily, Just as well, Just as well that, It's just as well, It's just as well that. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word heureusement

fortunately, luckily

adverbe (par chance)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Heureusement, cette histoire s'est bien terminée.
Fortunately, it all turned out well.

well, happily

adverbe (avec bonheur)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cette histoire s'est heureusement terminée.
The matter ended well.

Just as well, Just as well that, It's just as well, It's just as well that

locution conjonction (par bonheur, quelle chance que...) (informal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Heureusement que je n'ai pas pris le train qui a déraillé hier. Heureusement que tu as pris ton parapluie sinon, on aurait été trempés !
Good job you took your umbrella or we'd have got soaked!

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