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    Précipices (en. Precipices)

    [pʁe. si. pis]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A precipice is a deep drop or a steep cliff.
    He almost fell into the precipice.
    Il a failli tomber dans le précipice.
    Figuratively, it represents a perilous situation.
    His behavior led him to the brink of the precipice.
    Son comportement l'a conduit au bord du précipice.
    A place where one can be in danger.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praecipitia', based on 'praecipitare', meaning 'to cause to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the brink of the precipice
    In an extremely risky or dangerous situation.
    au bord du précipice
    fall into the precipice
    To be in a disastrous situation.
    tomber dans le précipice

    Related Words

    precipitate
    To cause to fall quickly or suddenly.
    précipiter
    precipitation
    Act of falling or rapid movement.
    précipitation
    precipitate
    Something that has fallen or has come unexpectedly.
    précipité

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a desperate situation.
    He is in the precipice after losing his job.
    Il est dans le précipice après avoir perdu son emploi.
    To act recklessly.
    He made the decision lightly, throwing himself into the precipice.
    Il a pris la décision à la légère, se jetant dans le précipice.