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    Menacée (en. Threatened)

    /mʌnɪsɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Situation in which a person or thing is in danger.
    The species is threatened with extinction.
    L'espèce est menacée d'extinction.
    Continues to generate fear or danger.
    The region is threatened by armed conflicts.
    La région est menacée par les conflits armés.
    verb
    To put someone or something at risk.
    Pollution threatens public health.
    La pollution menace la santé publique.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to threaten', derived from the Latin 'minacia', meaning threat or danger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be threatened
    To be in danger or at risk.
    être menacé
    barely veiled threat
    Threat disguised in a subtle form.
    menace à peine voilée
    death threat
    Clear warning of a deadly danger.
    menace de mort

    Related Words

    to threaten
    Act of putting someone or something in danger.
    menacer
    threat
    Action of threatening, expression of a harmful intention.
    menace
    harm
    Damage or loss resulting from a threat.
    préjudice

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a critical situation.
    He is really threatened right now.
    Il est vraiment menacé en ce moment.
    To be in danger, often used in a humorous context.
    If you keep going like that, you’re going to find yourself threatened!
    Si tu continues comme ça, tu vas te retrouver menacé !