dangereux
/dɑ̃ʒ.ʁø/
The French word for dangerous is dangereux.
dangereux is an adjective used to describe something that is causing danger or is ready to do harm or injury.
Meaning: causing danger, ready to do harm or injury (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is dangereux, and this form is also used for the masculine plural. The feminine singular form is dangereuse, while the feminine plural form is dangereuses.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɑ̃ʒ.ʁø/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- In certain French slang contexts, calling a move or a play dangereux in sports can actually be a compliment, meaning it was daring or audacious.
- The English word 'danger' actually comes from the Old French dangier, which originally meant 'power' or 'dominion' rather than a risk.
- The word danger entered English via the Normans after 1066, replacing the Old English words for peril.
Examples in context
- Le feu est dangereux.Fire is dangerous.This sentence shows how to use dangereux with the subject 'fire'.Tatoeba #4548468 by sacredceltic, translation #4498706 by CK
- C'est trop dangereux !It's too dangerous!This sentence illustrates an exclamation using dangereux.Tatoeba #1901035 by sacredceltic, translation #1894399 by Spamster
- Ça peut être dangereux.It can be dangerous.This sentence shows how to express possibility using dangereux.Tatoeba #1820478 by sacredceltic, translation #1820249 by Spamster
- Cette zone est dangereuse la nuit.This area is dangerous at night.
- La situation est très dangereuse, nous devons faire attention.The situation is very dangerous, we need to be careful.
- La randonnée en montagne peut être périlleuse.Hiking in the mountains can be dangerous.
- Il faut éviter les situations périlleuses pour préserver notre sécurité.We should avoid dangerous situations to preserve our safety.
- Fais attention, c'est dangereux par ici.Be careful, it's dangerous around here.
- On a rencontré des types vraiment craignos dans ce quartier.We met some really sketchy guys in this neighborhood.
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are hiking on a steep mountain trail.
- EmmaCe chemin est très dangereux.This path is very dangerous.
- GabrielTu as raison, Emma.You are right, Emma.
- EmmaNous devrions faire demi-tour.We should turn back.
- GabrielD'accord, c'est plus prudent.Okay, it is safer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dangerous” translations and entries dangereux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dangereux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
