Dangereux
Example: Ce chien est dangereux, il faut faire attention.
Definition
"Dangereux" describes something or someone that poses a risk of harm or injury, requiring caution. For example, when a dog is "dangereux," it means it can cause danger, so people need to be careful around it.
Etymology
The word "dangereux" comes from the Old French "dangier," meaning power or authority, which later evolved to imply risk or peril. The suffix "-eux" is a common French adjective ending, indicating a characteristic. Did you know "dangereux" originally suggested someone holding power that could be threatening?
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"Dangereux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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