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    Menacés (en. Threatened)

    /mə.na.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in danger or under the pressure of a threat.
    Endangered species must be protected to preserve biodiversity.
    Les espèces menacées doivent être protégées pour préserver la biodiversité.
    Who faces a significant risk.
    Tropical forests threatened by deforestation are vital for the ecosystem.
    Les forêts tropicales menacées par la déforestation sont vitales pour l'écosystème.
    Who is under an imminent threat.
    Public health is threatened by the spread of certain diseases.
    La santé publique est menacée par la propagation de certaines maladies.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to threaten' which comes from the Latin 'menacare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    threatened with extinction
    species that are endangered and at risk of completely disappearing.
    menacés d'extinction
    threatened by
    subject to a risk or danger caused by something.
    menacés par
    threatened situation
    situation that is at risk or dangerous.
    situation menacée

    Related Words

    to threaten
    to exert pressure or a risk on something.
    menacer
    threat
    a danger or a statement involving a potential danger.
    menace
    protection
    measure taken to preserve something from danger.
    protection

    Slang Meanings

    in deep trouble
    He is in deep trouble after ignoring the warnings.
    Il est dans de sales draps après avoir ignoré les avertissements.
    in a mess
    This project is in a mess; it needs to be reassessed.
    Ce projet est dans la mouise, il doit être réévalué.