risk

risque, probabilité

Possibilité qu’un événement mauvais se produise.

En anglais simple : The chance that something bad will happen.

• There is little risk of rain.
• Better lighting reduced the risk of accidents.
• Are these animals at risk of extinction?

Comment l'utiliser : risk of something/doing something (There is a risk of losing your money.); at risk of something (These houses are at risk of flooding.)

Synonymes : chance, likelihood

Expressions courantes : high risk, low risk, reduce the risk, at risk

risque, danger

Quelque chose de mauvais qui peut arriver quand on fait une action.

En anglais simple : A bad thing that could happen when you do something.

• Every journey has its risks.
• The guide explained the risks of climbing alone.
• We discussed the financial risks before investing.

Comment l'utiliser : a risk of something (One risk of surgery is infection.)

Synonymes : danger, hazard

Expressions courantes : health risk, financial risk, serious risk, avoid a risk

risque, danger

Personne ou chose évaluée selon sa probabilité de causer des dommages ou des pertes.

En anglais simple : A person or thing judged by how likely they are to cause harm or loss.

• The loose wire is a fire risk.
• The company considers him a security risk.
• Insurers see careful drivers as good risks.

Comment l'utiliser : a risk to someone/something (That damaged tree is a risk to nearby houses.)

Synonymes : hazard, threat

Expressions courantes : security risk, fire risk, a good risk, a bad risk

risquer

Faire quelque chose malgré le danger de subir un dommage ou de perdre quelque chose de précieux.

En anglais simple : You do something even though it could cause harm or make you lose something valuable.

• Don't risk your life.
• He risked losing all his savings.
• Would you risk your career for this opportunity?

Comment l'utiliser : risk something (She risked her job by speaking out.); risk doing something (We risk missing the train if we wait.)

Synonymes : endanger, jeopardize, chance

Expressions courantes : risk your life, risk losing something, risk everything, risk an injury