risk in French
risk in French is risque — risk means the chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
risk in French
risque
What does "risk" mean?
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noun The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
"Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer."
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noun A person or thing viewed in terms of how likely they are to cause loss or harm (e.g. to an insurer or lender).
"The insurance company classified him as a high risk due to his driving record."
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verb To expose something to possible loss, harm, or danger.
"She risked her savings to start the business."
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risk in a sentence
- Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
- Investors weighed the risk against the potential reward.
- The insurance company classified him as a high risk due to his driving record.
- The bank treated the new business as a poor risk and refused the loan.
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What is "risk" in French?
"risk" in French is risque. risk means: The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
How do you use "risk" in a sentence?
Example: "Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer." In French, "risk" is risque.
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