Risquer (en. Risk)

/ʁiskaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Exposing oneself to danger or risk.

He risked his life to save the child.

Il a risqué sa vie pour sauver l'enfant.

Putting something in jeopardy.

Let's not risk all our work for a small profit.

Ne risquons pas tout notre travail pour un petit profit.

Trying something that could fail.

She decided to risk her career for this innovative project.

Elle a décidé de risquer sa carrière pour ce projet innovant.

From Old French "risquer," derived from 'risque,' meaning danger.

risk it all

Exposing oneself to great losses or great danger.

risquer gros

risk one's skin

Exposing oneself to personal danger.

risquer sa peau

take a chance

Taking a risk in hopes of success.

risquer une chance

risk

Danger or possibility of losing something.

risque

financial risk

Possibility of losing money in an investment.

risque financier

calculated risk

Taking a risk by carefully evaluating the consequences.

risque calculé

Taking a risk without thinking.

He really took a risk with that decision.

Il a vraiment risqué avec cette décision.

Playing with fire.

You're risking it by going out with her.

Tu es en train de risquer en sortant avec elle.