Translation
risk
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Word origin
Borrowed from Italian risco or rischio ('danger'), of uncertain earlier origin. It is variously traced to Latin resecare ('to cut off') or to a Greek or Romance nautical term for a reef.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- rischio
- English cognates
- risk
Grammar
Examples
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There is a risk that the meeting will be cancelled due to bad weather.
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Taking risks is often necessary to succeed in business.
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The doctors explained all the risks of this operation to him.
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Investing in this company carries a significant risk.
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She took the risk of leaving everything to travel.
est un nom masculin désigne une éventualité négative. Prendre un risque (to take a risk) et courir un risque (to run a risk) sont les constructions verbales principales. À ses risques et périls (at one's own risk) est une locution juridique et courante.
Risque calculé (calculated risk) et facteur de risque (risk factor) sont des termes fréquents dans les domaines de la santé et des affaires. Risque zéro (zero risk) est généralement un idéal inatteignable. Le verbe associé est risquer (to risk, to chance).
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 12: risque, intérieur, refuser and 4 more words.