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    Dangereux (en. Dangerous)

    /dɑ̃.ʒə.ʁø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which can cause harm, an accident, or a loss.
    The terrain was dangerous due to landslides.
    Le terrain était dangereux à cause des glissements de terrain.
    Which represents a risk to safety or health.
    The chemicals in question are dangerous if not handled properly.
    Les produits chimiques en question sont dangereux s'ils ne sont pas manipulés correctement.
    Which can be a source of discomfort, threats, or fear.
    This neighborhood is known to be dangerous at night.
    Ce quartier est réputé dangereux la nuit.
    Which involves a significant risk in a given situation.
    Taking this road is dangerous during a storm.
    Prendre cette route est dangereux durant une tempête.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'dangere' which means 'to be in danger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a dangerous situation
    to be in a risky position.
    être dans une situation dangereuse
    to take dangerous risks
    to engage in risky actions.
    prendre des risques dangereux
    a dangerous environment
    a context or place that poses dangers.
    un environnement dangereux
    to act in a dangerous manner
    to behave in a way that can cause accidents or injuries.
    agir de manière dangereuse

    Related Words

    danger
    State or situation that exposes to a risk of harm.
    danger
    dangerously
    In a risky or unsafe manner.
    dangereusement
    dangerous-adj
    Said of a person or thing that is perceived as risky.
    dangereux-se

    Slang Meanings

    To put at risk
    He is playing with fire, he is putting his life in danger.
    Il joue avec le feu, il met sa vie en danger.
    High risk
    Taking a taxi in this area is really dangerous.
    Prendre un taxi dans cette zone, c'est vraiment dangereux.