Menacer
Example: Le vent fort menace de renverser les arbres dans le parc.
Definition
"Menacer" means to express an intention to cause harm or danger to someone or something, or to indicate a likelihood of a negative event happening. For example, strong wind can 'menacer' to knock down trees in a park, implying a threat or risk.
Etymology
The word "menacer" comes from the Old French 'menacier,' which derives from the Latin 'minacia,' meaning 'threat' or 'menace.' Did you know that the root is related to the Latin verb 'minari,' which means 'to threaten'? The sense of warning or threatening harm has been consistent since its early usage.
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"Menacer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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