precipice

• Nom désignant un à-pic très abrupt ou une paroi rocheuse escarpée, souvent en lien avec une situation dangereuse ou risquée.

A noun referring to a very steep cliff or rock face, often implying a dangerous or precarious situation.

1. Steep cliffB2formal

   A very steep or overhanging rock face, often at the edge of a mountain or plateau.

   Falaise abrupte

   • The hiker stood at the edge of the precipice, looking down into the valley.
   • The castle was built on the edge of a precipice for defense.
   • She felt dizzy as she peered over the precipice.

   Synonymesbluffcliffcragescarpmentoverhangscarpsteep

2. Dangerous situationC1formal

   A situation that is extremely dangerous or likely to lead to disaster.

   Situation dangereuse

   • The country's economy is on the precipice of collapse.
   • His reckless actions brought the company to the precipice of bankruptcy.
   • They were on the precipice of war, but diplomacy averted it.

   Synonymesabyssbrinkedgeverge