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    Risqué (en. Risk)

    /ʁis.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Involving danger or uncertainty.
    Investing in the stock market can be risky.
    Investir en bourse peut être risqué.
    Presenting uncertain chances of success.
    This project is risky, but it could yield high returns.
    Ce projet est risqué, mais il pourrait rapporter gros.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'risicum', which means 'danger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take risks
    To accept facing dangers in order to gain a benefit.
    prendre des risques
    calculated risk
    To take a risk after evaluating the consequences.
    risque calculé
    high risk
    A significant or major danger.
    risque élevé

    Related Words

    to risk
    To endanger something.
    risquer
    risk of accident
    Probability of an accident occurring.
    risque d'accident
    financial risk
    Danger related to investments or financial management.
    risque financier

    Slang Meanings

    To take a big risk without a guarantee of success.
    His last move was really risky.
    Son dernier coup était vraiment risqué.
    To do something bold that could go wrong.
    It was a risky choice, but I went for it anyway.
    C'était un choix risqué, mais je l'ai fait quand même.