Le risque
Example: Le risque est important quand on crée une entreprise.
Definition
"Le risque" in entrepreneurship refers to the possibility of loss or failure when starting or managing a business. It involves uncertainty regarding outcomes, financial investment, and potential challenges that may affect the success or stability of the enterprise.
Etymology
The term "le risque" comes from the Italian word 'risco' or 'rischio,' meaning danger or peril, which itself originates from the Latin 'resicum.' Did you know that "le risque" entered French through maritime language, where sailors used it to describe dangers at sea before it broadened to general use in business and daily life?
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"Le risque" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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