risque
pronunciation
How to pronounce risque in British English:
UK [ˈrɪskeɪ]
How to pronounce risque in American English:
US [rɪˈskeɪ]
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- Adjective:
- suggestive of sexual impropriety
Word Origin
- risque (adj.)
- "tending toward impropriety," 1867, from French risqué, past participle of risquer "to risk" (see risk (v.)).
Example
- 1. Islamic style meets risque sheer fabrics at kenzo .
- 2. I think the film 's a little too risque for my mum .
- 3. I 've bean told her act 's quite risque .
- 4. Its main attractions are experiencing eiffel tower and risque de paris .
- 5. Featured is the sexy and risque fashion show of the jag collection , jeans .