Definition:
to risk, might, to possibly be
Il risque sa vie tous les jours - He risks his life every day
Cette conférence risque d'être très intéressante - This conference might be very interesting
Note: Unlike the English verb "risk," which can be used only for bad possibilities, risquer can be used for good and bad possibilities, which makes it a semi-faux ami.
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Related: un risque - risk, risqué - risky, daring
Pronunciation: [ree skay]
to risk, might, to possibly be
Il risque sa vie tous les jours - He risks his life every day
Cette conférence risque d'être très intéressante - This conference might be very interesting
Note: Unlike the English verb "risk," which can be used only for bad possibilities, risquer can be used for good and bad possibilities, which makes it a semi-faux ami.
(click the little graphic below to hear risquer pronounced)
Related: un risque - risk, risqué - risky, daring
Pronunciation: [ree skay]