What does risque in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word risque in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use risque in French.

The word risque in French means chance, likelihood, danger, risk, risk, risk, danger, risky, hazardous, risqué, risk, risk doing, be likely to do, venture, take a risk on, venture [somewhere], venture to do, risky, at the risk of, No chance!, like taking risks, have a taste for danger, venture capital, high-risk behaviour, run the risk of doing, run a risk, take a risk, run a risk, take a risk, take a chance, risk assessment, risk factor, risk-taking tendencies, high-risk pregnancy, at-risk population, population at risk, take the risk of doing, take a risk, present a risk, risk premium, risk-taking, nothing ventured nothing gained, calculated risk, risk of avalanches, fire hazard, fire risk, risk incurred, risk to humans, industrial risk, major risk, natural risk, natural danger, health risk, occupational hazard, public health risk, zero risk, daredevil, risky situation, perilous situation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word risque

chance, likelihood

nom masculin (possibilité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avec toute cette pluie, le risque d'inondation existe.
With all of this rain, there is a chance of flooding.

danger, risk

nom masculin (danger)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
A conduire aussi vite, il y a un risque d'accident.
There is a danger of having an accident if you drive that fast.

risk

nom masculin (préjudice)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'assurance nous protège contre le risque de grêle.
Our insurance protects us against the risk of hail.

risk, danger

nom masculin (audace)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce coureur automobile a le goût du risque.
This race car driver has a taste for risk.

risky, hazardous

adjectif (dangereux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'escalade de cette montagne est risquée.

risqué

adjectif (osé, licencieux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les livres de cet auteur sont risqués.

risk

verbe transitif (prendre un risque)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'ai risqué ma vie pour lui. Vous savez que vous risquez la prison en faisant ça ?
I risked my life for him. You know you risk prison by doing that?

risk doing

verbe transitif (s'exposer à)

Je risque de perdre de l'argent dans cette affaire. Cet employé risque de se faire licencier s'il continue à arriver en retard.
That employee is running the risk of getting fired if he continues to show up late.

be likely to do

verbe transitif (être probable)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
À cette heure-ci, le supermarché risque d'être fermé.
There's a good chance the supermarket will be closed at this time.

venture

verbe transitif (hasarder)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
J'ai risqué une question.
I ventured a question.

take a risk on

verbe pronominal (courir un risque)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ta sœur se risque dans une aventure hasardeuse.
She took a risk on a dangerous venture.

venture [somewhere]

verbe pronominal (se hasarder quelque part)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
À ta place je ne me risquerais pas dans ce quartier passé 22 heures.
I wouldn't venture into that neighborhood after 10 pm if I were you.

venture to do

verbe pronominal (tenter de faire [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je me risquais à lui poser une question alors qu'il était occupé.
I ventured to ask him a question when he was busy.

risky

locution adjectivale (susceptible de complications)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

at the risk of

locution conjonction (en risquant de)

No chance!

interjection (C'est quasiment impossible !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Que Martin se perde en mer ? Aucun risque ! Il a le mal de mer et ne prend jamais le bateau.

like taking risks, have a taste for danger

locution verbale (être téméraire)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pierre aime la haute montagne, il a le goût du risque mais il sait rester prudent.

venture capital

nom masculin (investissements risqués)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si tu places de l'argent sur cette jeune entreprise, ce capital-risque peut te faire gagner beaucoup d'argent.

high-risk behaviour

nom féminin (attitude pouvant générer des soucis) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

run the risk of doing

locution verbale (se risquer à [qch], tenter le coup)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

run a risk, take a risk

locution verbale (s'exposer à un danger)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu coures un risque si tu joues les funambules sans filet de protection.

run a risk, take a risk, take a chance

locution verbale (figuré (risquer d'être perdant)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nous ne pensons pas que ce projet vaille le coup de courir un risque.

risk assessment

nom masculin (examen des dangers)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

risk factor

nom masculin (risques inhérents probables)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Fumer est un facteur de risque du cancer du poumon.

risk-taking tendencies

nom masculin (fait d'aimer les sensations)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

high-risk pregnancy

nom féminin (grossesse susceptible de complications)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

at-risk population, population at risk

nom féminin (population exposée à un risque)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

take the risk of doing

locution verbale (accepter un risque)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

take a risk

locution verbale (accepter une perte potentielle)

present a risk

locution verbale (entraîner un risque)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

risk premium

nom féminin (dédommagement pour risque encouru) (insurance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

risk-taking

nom féminin (pari sur un succès)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

nothing ventured nothing gained

(on ne perd rien à essayer)

calculated risk

nom masculin (risque estimé, évalué)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

risk of avalanches

nom masculin (danger potentiel d'avalanches)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

fire hazard, fire risk

nom masculin (danger potentiel d'incendie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

risk incurred

nom masculin (risque auquel on s'expose)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si je télécharge illégalement un film, quels sont les risques encourus ?

risk to humans

nom masculin (danger potentiel pour les humains)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

industrial risk

nom masculin (danger lié une usine)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette vieille usine fut démantelée car elle présentait trop de risques industriels.

major risk

nom masculin (danger critique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les risques majeurs sont fonction des aléas, des enjeux et de la vulnérabilité.

natural risk, natural danger

nom masculin (menace naturelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les risques naturels comprennent les inondations, les éruptions, les séismes...

health risk

nom masculin (danger pour la bonne santé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

occupational hazard

nom masculin (risque inhérent à une profession)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

public health risk

nom masculin (danger de santé publique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce lot de produits alimentaires surgelés et périmés est détruit pour risque sanitaire.

zero risk

nom masculin (absence de danger)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

daredevil

nom masculin et féminin invariable (téméraire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les légionnaires de Camerone étaient des risque-tout.

risky situation, perilous situation

nom féminin (état dangereux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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