risky

• Qui comporte un risque de danger, de perte ou d'échec ; qui expose à un danger ou à un inconvénient possible.

Describes something that involves the possibility of danger, loss, or failure.

1. Involving risk or dangerB1formal

   Something that has the potential to cause harm, loss, or injury.

   risqué

   • Climbing that mountain without proper gear is very risky.
   • Investing all your savings in one stock is a risky move.
   • Driving in heavy rain can be risky for inexperienced drivers.

   Synonymeschancydangeroushazardousperilousprecarioustouch-and-gotreacherousunsafe

   Antonymescertainharmlesssafesecure

2. Not financially safe or secureB2formal

   An investment or financial decision that has a high chance of losing money.

   Risqué (financièrement)

   • The startup is a risky venture, but it could pay off.
   • He avoided risky investments and chose a stable savings account.
   • The bank warned that the loan was too risky to approve.

   Synonymeschancydiceyhazardousprecariousspeculativeuncertainunsafe

   Antonymesconservativesafesecuresoundstable