B2 verb Neutre

endangered

/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər/

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

Exemples

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1

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

2

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

3

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

Famille de mots

Nom
endangerment
Verb
endanger
Adjectif
endangered
Apparenté
danger
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'

Quiz rapide

Pollution and climate change continue to _______ the survival of coral reefs worldwide.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : endanger

Exemples

1

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

everyday

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

2

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

business

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

3

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

academic

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

4

The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.

formal

The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.

5

Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!

informal

Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!

Famille de mots

Nom
endangerment
Verb
endanger
Adjectif
endangered
Apparenté
danger

Collocations courantes

endanger lives endanger lives
endanger the environment endanger the environment
seriously endanger seriously endanger
endanger the future endanger the future
endanger safety endanger safety

Phrases Courantes

critically endangered

critically endangered

endangered species list

endangered species list

endanger one's reputation

endanger one's reputation

Souvent confondu avec

endangered vs dangerous

Dangerous describes something that causes harm (active), while endangered describes something that is at risk of receiving harm (passive/state).

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Notes d'usage

Use 'endanger' as a transitive verb (it needs an object). The past participle 'endangered' is most commonly used as an adjective, especially when referring to animals (e.g., endangered species).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun 'danger' as a verb. Instead of saying 'Don't danger the animals,' you must use 'Don't endanger the animals.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'

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Origine du mot

Derived from the prefix 'en-' (into) combined with the Middle English 'daunger' (power, peril).

Modèles grammaticaux

transitive verb (requires an object) often used in passive voice: 'to be endangered by...' regular verb: endangered (past), endangering (present participle)
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, the 'Endangered Species Act' is a significant piece of environmental legislation that people often refer to in political and scientific discussions.

Quiz rapide

Pollution and climate change continue to _______ the survival of coral reefs worldwide.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : endanger

Mots lis

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supercredcy

C1

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multiantidom

C1

Describing a state or entity that exhibits resistance or opposition across several distinct domains, jurisdictions, or spheres of influence. It characterizes a complex posture of multifaceted defiance aimed at maintaining autonomy against multiple external pressures.

incelerer

C1

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multichromness

C1

The state or quality of exhibiting multiple colors or shifting hues, particularly in response to light or perspective. It describes a complex visual property where various pigments or light frequencies create a diverse, often iridescent, appearance.

postlaterfy

C1

Describes a state or action that has been deferred beyond a secondary point of delay, often implying a sequence of repeated postponements. It characterizes tasks, decisions, or events that exist in a state of indefinite future scheduling.

homolucous

C1

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pretactate

C1

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monothermal

C1

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deducity

C1

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