Usage Note
Danger is a direct cognate with the English word and is used in nearly identical contexts. The phrase en danger ('in danger') and hors de danger ('out of danger') are high-frequency expressions in both everyday and medical French. The related adjective dangereux/dangereuse ('dangerous') is the standard way to describe a risky situation.
Examples
"Il est en danger de mort."
Natural Translation
He is in mortal danger.
Literal Translation
He is in danger of death.
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