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“precarious” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁekɛʁ/

Example

Sa situation financière est précaire.

Her financial situation is precarious.

Illustration for précaire (precarious)

How to say “precarious” in French

“Precarious” in French is précaire.

A situation balanced on temporary support that may fail when conditions change.

Full entry for précaire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with précaire

Sa santé est précaire depuis son opération.

His health has been precarious since his operation.

Tips for using précaire

  • Précaire has the same masculine and feminine form, while the plural is written précaires; the final s is silent.

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