Peril vs Risk

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Peril

FormelAu-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)C2noun

Risk

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
Le plus formel: PerilLe plus courant: Risk
 PerilRisk
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈpɛrɪl//🇺🇸 //ˈpɛrəl//🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/
SensSerious danger or risk.the chance of something bad happening
ExempleThe explorers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountains.There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.
RegistreFormelNeutre
FréquenceAu-delà de 10 000 (moins courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRC2B1
Nature grammaticalenounnoun
Collocationslive in peril, face peril, put in peril, perilous situation, sense of perilbig, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk
Antonymessafety, security, protectionsafety, certainty
Erreurs fréquentesConfusing 'peril' with 'perilous' – 'peril' is a noun, 'perilous' is an adjective., Using 'peril' in informal settings where simpler words could be clearer., Mispronouncing it – learners often omit the 'r' sound.Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.
Notes d'usageUsed often in literature or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'danger' are preferred.Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.

Questions fréquentes : Peril vs Risk

Quelle est la différence entre Peril et Risk ?

Peril: Serious danger or risk. Risk: the chance of something bad happening

Lequel est le plus formel : Peril et Risk ?

Peril est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus courant : Peril et Risk ?

Risk est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Peril et Risk ?

Peril est le niveau le plus élevé, à C2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Peril et Risk sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Peril: C2, Risk: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Peril et Risk ?

Peril: noun, Risk: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Peril: The explorers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountains. Risk: There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.

Puis-je utiliser Peril et Risk de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Peril et Risk sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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