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danger

UK
/ˈdeɪndʒə/
US
/ˈdeɪndʒɚ/
dangernoun
dangers
pl
Translations
menacePour une personne, une chose ou une situation susceptible de causer un tort.
The abandoned building was considered a danger to the community.
Le bâtiment abandonné était considéré comme une menace pour la communauté.
The hikers were unaware of the danger that lay ahead on the trail.
Les randonneurs n’étaient pas conscients du danger qui les attendait sur le sentier.
Additional translations
risqueEmploi courant quand l’accent est mis sur la possibilité d’un dommage.
périlPlus soutenu ou littéraire.
Definitions
The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
The hikers were unaware of the danger that lay ahead on the trail.
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury.
The abandoned building was considered a danger to the community.
The state of being vulnerable to harm or injury.
The soldiers were in great danger during the battle.
Synonyms
hazard
threat of harm
threatening situation
jeopardy
menace
peril
threat
risk
Antonyms
security
safety
dangerverb
dangered
Past Simple
dangered
Past Participle
dangering
Gerund
Rare, archaic: to endanger.
Translations
Additional translations
compromettreVerbe rare ou littéraire pour « exposer à un danger ».
Definitions
To expose to danger; to imperil.
The careless maintenance dangered the crew.
Synonyms
menace
hazard
expose
threaten
risk
jeopardize
imperil
endanger
dangeradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with danger.
Translations
dangereuxEmploi attributif ou antéposé dans la langue de spécialité ou un registre courant.
The miners received danger money for working underground.
Les mineurs recevaient une prime pour travail dangereux en travaillant sous terre.
Definitions
Relating to or involving danger; used attributively before another noun indicating that something entails risk.
The miners received danger money for working underground.
dangerinterjection
UK
/ˈdeɪndʒə/
US
/ˈdeɪndʒɚ/
Used as a warning label or shout.
Translations
DangerFormule d’avertissement, notamment sur les panneaux et dans les consignes.
Danger! Keep away from the edge.
Danger ! Restez à l’écart du bord.
Definitions
Used to warn people that there is a risk of harm nearby.
Danger! Keep away from the edge.
Synonyms
Attention!
Stand back!
Mind!
Heads up!
Look out!
Watch out!
Beware!
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