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    Précaire (en. Precarious)

    /pʁe.kɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Dependent on uncertain circumstances.
    His financial situation is precarious.
    Sa situation financière est précaire.
    Not solid, fragile.
    The balance of the tower was precarious.
    L'équilibre de la tour était précaire.
    Involves risks.
    The political climate has become precarious.
    Le climat politique est devenu précaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praecarius', meaning 'obtained by favor' or 'uncertain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    precarious situation
    State of uncertainty or danger.
    situation précaire
    precarious employment
    Short-term or insecure work.
    emploi précaire
    precarious conditions
    Difficult or unstable circumstances.
    conditions précaires

    Related Words

    instability
    State of what is unstable.
    instabilité
    vulnerability
    Susceptibility to being damaged or attacked.
    vulnérabilité
    uncertainty
    Lack of certainty or trust.
    incertitude

    Slang Meanings

    In slang, refers to a difficult situation.
    He is in a precarious situation after losing his job.
    Il est dans une situation précaire après avoir perdu son emploi.
    Used to describe unstable relationships.
    Their relationship is precarious; it could end at any moment.
    Leur relation est précaire, ça pourrait se terminer à tout moment.