risque

Definitions of risque
  1. noun
    a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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    type of:
    danger
    a cause of pain or injury or loss
  2. noun
    a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
    synonyms: entreprise hasardeuse
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    type of:
    commerce, entreprise commerciale
    the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
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