Dangereuse (en. Dangerous)

/dɑ̃ʒəʁøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Puts at risk the safety or well-being.
They avoided talking about this dangerous subject.
Ils ont évité de parler de ce sujet dangereux.
Which exposes to a physical or moral risk.
Diving in this place is dangerous without equipment.
Plonger dans cet endroit est dangereux sans équipement.
Which can cause harm, injury, or damage.
This road is dangerous; one must be careful.
Cette route est dangereuse, il faut faire attention.

Etymology

From Latin 'dobilis', derived from 'dare' meaning 'to do, to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an imminent danger
a threat that can arise at any moment.
un danger imminent
take risks
being exposed to potential dangers.
prendre des risques
in danger
being in a threatening situation.
en danger

Related Words

dangerously
In a manner that creates danger.
dangereusement
danger
A situation that exposes to a risk.
danger
risk
Probability of suffering harm.
risque

Slang Meanings

A risky but exciting situation.
It was a dangerous plan, but so much fun!
C'était un plan dangereux, mais tellement fun !
A seductive but unpredictable person.
This girl is dangerous; I never know what she will do.
Cette fille est dangereuse, je ne sais jamais ce qu'elle va faire.