risquer
French → English
(action) To risk or endanger: to expose something of value or someone to a possible danger or loss; to venture
Ne risquez pas votre vie en essayant de traverser la rivière en crue.
(English) Do not risk your life trying to cross the flooded river.
Il a risqué toutes ses économies dans un investissement immobilier incertain.
(English) He risked all his savings in an uncertain real estate investment.
(auxiliary) To be likely to: to have a high probability of happening (often something negative or unexpected); to run the risk of
Dépêche-toi, sinon tu risques de manquer le dernier train pour Paris.
(English) Hurry up, otherwise you risk missing the last train to Paris.
Si la pluie continue, le match risque fort d'être annulé par les organisateurs.
(English) If the rain continues, the match is very likely to be cancelled by the organizers.
Entry ID: fr:en:risquer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary