Risqué
Example: Son comportement risqué a surpris tous ses collègues au travail.
Definition
"Risqué" describes behavior or actions that are daring, provocative, or borderline inappropriate, often in a social or moral sense. It implies a willingness to take risks that might cause surprise or shock, as in "His risqué behavior surprised all his colleagues at work."
Etymology
The word "risqué" comes from the French verb "risquer," meaning 'to risk.' It entered English in the late 19th century, carrying the sense of something that involves risk or danger, especially in terms of social conventions or propriety. Did you know? "Risqué" literally means 'risky,' reflecting its daring nature.
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"Risqué" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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