risquer

Definitions of risquer
  1. verb
    expose to a chance of loss or damage
    synonyms: exposer au danger
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    types:
    s'aventurer, se hasarder
    put at risk
    prendre le risque
    take a risk; perform a daring act
    type of:
    essayer, s'efforcer, tenter, tâcher
    make an effort or attempt
  2. verb
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    synonyms: courir le risque, prendre le risque, tenter sa chance
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    type of:
    essayer, s'efforcer, tenter, tâcher
    make an effort or attempt
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