Le risque
Example: Le risque de piratage augmente avec les nouvelles technologies.
Definition
"Le risque" refers to the possibility or chance of harm, loss, or negative outcomes occurring, especially in technological contexts such as hacking or security breaches. It highlights potential vulnerabilities and threats associated with new technologies.
Etymology
The French term "le risque" comes from the Italian word 'rischio,' which itself derives from the Latin 'risicum' or 'resecare,' meaning danger or hazard. Interestingly, the word has maritime origins, relating to the dangers faced by sailors navigating uncertain waters.
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"Le risque" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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