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    Périlleux (en. Perilous)

    /pe.ʁi.lø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which presents a danger, which is risky.
    This project is very perilous; it requires a lot of precautions.
    Ce projet est très périlleux, il nécessite beaucoup de précautions.
    Which may lead to serious consequences.
    The task he undertook proves to be perilous.
    La tâche qu'il a entreprise s'avère périlleuse.
    Which is difficult to accomplish due to inherent dangers.
    Navigating in these waters is perilous, especially in stormy weather.
    Naviguer dans ces eaux est périlleux, surtout par temps orageux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'periculosus'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a perilous situation
    A situation that involves significant risks.
    une situation périlleuse
    at the risk of his life
    By taking extreme risks for his life.
    au péril de sa vie
    in perilous waters
    In risky or delicate circumstances.
    en eaux périlleuses

    Related Words

    peril
    Imminent danger.
    péril
    risk
    Probability of occurrence of an unfavorable event.
    risque
    danger
    Situation that can cause harm.
    danger

    Slang Meanings

    It's intense!
    Taking that path is intense!
    Prendre ce chemin, c'est chaud !
    It's going to get rough!
    If we keep going like this, it's going to get rough!
    Si on continue comme ça, ça va barder !
    That's not smart!
    Getting involved in that is not smart!
    S'engager là-dedans, c'est pas malin !