French word

danger

Pronunciation

IPA/dɑ̃ʒe/

Meaning

  • masculine noundanger

Example

Fais attention, il y a un danger.

Be careful, there's a danger.

Illustration for danger (danger)

More examples

Cette route présente un danger pour les cyclistes.

This road poses a danger to cyclists.

Core concept

A threat hanging over a person, place, or situation, with harm, injury, or loss possible.

Common phrases

  • être en danger

    be in danger

  • mettre en danger

    put ___ in danger

  • danger grave

    serious danger

Similar words

risque: The chance of harm or another undesirable result occurring.
menace: An indication or presence suggesting possible harm.

Definition in French

Fait ou circonstance présentant une menace susceptible d'entraîner un dommage, une blessure ou une perte.

Word origin

French danger developed from Old French dangier, ultimately related to Latin dominus, and its sense shifted from power to harm to the possibility of harm.

Usage tips

  • French uses mettre quelqu'un en danger for putting someone at risk and être en danger for being at risk.

Opposites

Related words

  • dangereuxdangerousadjective
  • dangereusementdangerouslyadverb
  • dangerositédangerousnessnoun

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