French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
risque
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁisk/
Meaning
- masculine nounrisk
Example
Il y a un risque d'orage ce soir.
There is a risk of a storm this evening.
More examples
Ne prends pas de risque inutile.
Do not take an unnecessary risk.
Core concept
An uncertain outcome that can turn an action or situation into harm.
Common phrases
prendre un risque
take a risk
risque potentiel
potential risk
Similar words
danger: A condition or cause that may directly cause harm or damage.
menace: A threat or crisis signaling a concrete possibility of harm.
Definition in French
Possibilité qu'une action ou une circonstance cause un préjudice ou crée un danger.
Word origin
The French noun risque developed from Italian rischio, whose meaning concerned the possibility of loss or danger before broadening in French.
Usage tips
- Risque focuses on possibility, whereas danger more directly names a threatening condition; prendre des risques means to take risks.