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peril in French

peril in French is péril, risque — peril means a situation of serious, immediate danger.

peril in French

péril
noun
A situation of serious and immediate danger.
risque
noun
A situation of serious and immediate danger.
risque
noun
Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.

What does "peril" mean?

  1. noun A situation of serious, immediate danger.
    "The hikers were in peril when the storm hit the mountain."
  2. noun A specific danger or risk, especially one covered by an insurance policy.
    "Fire and flood are two perils the policy covers."
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peril in a sentence

  • The hikers were in peril when the storm hit the mountain.
  • She rescued the child from peril without a second thought.
  • Fire and flood are two perils the policy covers.

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What is "peril" in French?

"peril" in French is péril, risque. peril means: A situation of serious, immediate danger.

How do you use "peril" in a sentence?

Example: "The hikers were in peril when the storm hit the mountain." In French, "peril" is péril, risque.

Are there other ways to say "peril" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "peril": péril, risque.

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