French Conversation · Level 61
71 words
French word
risqué
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁiske/
Meaning
- adjectiverisky
Example
C'est une décision risquée.
It's a risky decision.
More examples
Sa tenue était un peu risquée pour la réunion.
Her outfit was a little risky for the meeting.
Core concept
A bold step that exposes someone to danger or pushes accepted boundaries.
Common phrases
décision risquée
risky decision
choix risqué
risky choice
situation risquée
risky situation
Similar words
dangereux: Likely to cause direct harm or damage.
osé: Bold or daring enough to seem questionable.
imprudent: Lacking care or judgment and likely to cause danger or failure.
hasardeux: Unstable and dependent on chance because of weak planning or support.
Definition in French
Qui implique une prise de risque, c'est-à-dire une exposition à un danger ; peut aussi suggérer quelque chose d'audacieux ou de provocant.
Word origin
French risquer was borrowed from Italian rischiare during the Renaissance, and risqué is its past participle used as an adjective.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, risqué agrees in writing: risqué is masculine and risquée is feminine, although both forms are normally pronounced the same.