Hasarder (en. To chance)
/az.aʁ.de/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To put in danger, expose to a risk.
He risked his life by crossing the street without looking.
Il a hasarde sa vie en traversant la rue sans regarder.
To propose something without being sure of the outcome.
She ventured an idea for the project, but she was not sure.
Elle a hasardé une idée pour le projet, mais elle n'était pas certaine.
To dare to do something that presents a risk.
He did not hesitate to take a risky bet at poker.
Il n'a pas hésité à hasarder un pari risqué au poker.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin 'hasardum', meaning 'game of chance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hazard an opinion
To express a thought without certainty.
hasarder une opinion
to take a chance
To try something with little chance of success.
hasarder un coup
not to take any chances
To avoid taking risks.
ne pas hasarder
Related Words
chance
Unpredictable event that is beyond control.
hasard
risk
Probability that an undesirable event will occur.
risque
danger
State of vulnerability to a threat.
danger
Slang Meanings
To take an unconsidered risk.
I'm not going to take a chance on this project, it's too risky.
Je ne vais pas hasarder dans ce projet, c'est trop risqué.
To try something crazy.
He came up with a completely wacky plan.
Il a hasardé un plan complètement délirant.