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    Péril (en. Danger)

    /pe.ʁil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person or thing in danger.
    The climber was in peril on the cliff.
    L'alpiniste était en péril sur la falaise.
    Risks or dangers incurred.
    The perils of nature require precautions.
    Les périls de la nature exigent des précautions.
    Possibility of damage or loss.
    The project is in financial peril.
    Le projet est dans un péril financier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'periculum', which means danger or risk.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to thwart perils
    To reduce potential dangers.
    mettre en échec les périls
    to be in peril
    To find oneself in a dangerous situation.
    être en péril
    to face peril
    To confront a risky situation.
    affronter le péril

    Related Words

    perilous
    Which involves a risk.
    périlleux
    rescue
    Action of saving a person in danger.
    sauvetage
    risk
    Probability that something bad will happen.
    risque

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a mess.
    He is in a mess with his debts.
    Il est dans le pétrin avec ses dettes.
    To be in trouble.
    She is in trouble after losing her job.
    Elle est dans la mouise après avoir perdu son emploi.