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    Risqua (en. Risked)

    ʁiskɥa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act of exposing oneself to danger or uncertainty, often by making bold decisions.
    His risqua during the bet surprised everyone.
    Sa risqua lors du pari a surpris tout le monde.
    The risk involved in a given situation.
    He always assesses the risqua before making a decision.
    Il évalue toujours la risqua avant de prendre une décision.

    Etymology

    The term 'risqua' derives from the Latin 'risicum', which means risk.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take risks
    Exposing oneself to dangers in order to obtain a benefit.
    prendre des risques
    to risk big
    Engaging in a situation with a high potential for loss.
    risquer gros
    calculated risk
    Taking a risk after weighing the possible consequences.
    risque calculé

    Related Words

    to risk
    To put in danger, expose to a risk.
    risquer
    risk management
    Risk management to minimize vulnerability.
    risk management
    risky
    Which involves danger or uncertainty.
    risqué

    Slang Meanings

    To take a big risk for huge potential.
    He decided to risqua his money in this new project.
    Il a décidé de risqua son argent dans ce nouveau projet.
    To act recklessly.
    What he did was truly risqua.
    Ce qu'il a fait, c'était vraiment risqua.