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risk

/ɹɪsk/

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noun

Risque

A possible adverse event or outcome

Examples :

"Taking a new job carries a risk of not earning as much money initially. "

Accepter un nouvel emploi comporte le risque de ne pas gagner autant d'argent au début.

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noun

Risque

The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Examples :

"The risk of failing the exam was high because I hadn't studied enough. "

Le risque d'échouer à l'examen était élevé parce que je n'avais pas assez étudié.

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noun

Risque

The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.

Examples :

"The risk of failing the exam was high if I didn't study. "

Le risque d'échouer à l'examen était élevé si je n'étudiais pas.

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noun

Risque

(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.

Examples :

"The project's risk of failure is high because the team underestimated the time needed to complete the design phase. "

Le risque d'échec du projet est élevé car l'équipe a sous-estimé le temps nécessaire pour achever la phase de conception.

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noun

Risque

An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.

Examples :

"The insurance policy covers the risk of damage to the family car. "

La police d'assurance couvre le risque de dommages à la voiture familiale.

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verb

Risquer

To incur risk of (something).

Examples :

"The student risked failing the exam by not studying enough. "

L'étudiant a risqué d'échouer à l'examen en n'étudiant pas suffisamment.

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verb

Risquer, s'exposer à

To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

Examples :

"By skipping breakfast, you risk not having enough energy for your schoolwork. "

En sautant le petit-déjeuner, vous risquez de ne pas avoir assez d'énergie pour vos devoirs.

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verb

Risquer

To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

Examples :

"By skipping breakfast, you risk feeling tired during class. "

En sautant le petit-déjeuner, vous risquez de vous sentir fatigué en cours.

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