risk

• Nom désignant la possibilité ou la probabilité d'une perte, d'un dommage, d'un danger ou d'un autre résultat défavorable, ainsi que le fait de s'exposer à cette éventualité.

A noun referring to the possibility or chance of loss, injury, danger, or other adverse outcome.

1. Possibility of harm or lossA2formal

   The chance that something bad or dangerous may happen.

   Risque

   • There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
   • He took a risk by investing all his savings.
   • Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.

   Synonymeschancedangerendangermentexposurehazardjeopardylikelihoodmenaceperilpossibilitythreatvulnerability

   Antonymescertaintysafetysecurity

2. Dangerous element or factorB1formal

   Something or someone that is considered a potential source of danger.

   facteur de risque

   • The old building is a fire risk.
   • Drunk drivers are a risk to everyone on the road.
   • The company identified several risks in the project plan.

   Synonymesdangerhazardmenaceperilthreat

3. Insurance or financial termB2formal

   The possibility of financial loss or damage, often used in insurance and business contexts.

   risque (en assurance et finance)

   • The insurance policy covers the risk of theft.
   • Investors must assess the risk before buying stocks.
   • The bank calculated the credit risk of the borrower.

   Synonymesdangerexposurehazardliabilityperiluncertainty

   Antonymescertaintysurety

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exposer quelqu'un ou quelque chose à un danger, un préjudice ou une perte, ou pour indiquer que l'on prend un risque en vue d'obtenir quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of exposing someone or something to danger, harm, or loss, or to take a chance on something.

1. Expose to dangerB1formal

   To put something or someone in a situation where there is a possibility of harm or loss.

   Exposer à un danger

   • He risked his life to save the drowning child.
   • She risked her career by speaking out against the company.
   • They risked losing everything by investing in the startup.

   Synonymescompromiseendangerexposehazardimperiljeopardize

   Antonymesprotectsafeguardshield

2. Take a chanceB1informal

   To do something despite the possibility of a negative outcome.

   Prendre un risque

   • I'll risk it and ask her out.
   • He risked being late by taking the scenic route.
   • We risked missing the flight to grab a coffee.

   Synonymeschancedaregamblehazardventure

   Antonymesensureguaranteeprotectsafeguardsecure