No. 4,750 in French
précaires
"Précaires" means "unstable" or "precarious" in English, often referring to insecurity or lack of stability.
In a sentence
Les emplois précaires peuvent rendre difficile la planification à long terme.
Precarious jobs can make long-term planning difficult.
Here, 'précaires' refers to jobs or employment situations that are unstable or insecure.
Les conditions de vie précaires sont un problème croissant dans les grandes villes.
Precarious living conditions are a growing problem in large cities.
In this instance, 'précaires' describes living conditions that are unstable, unsafe, or insufficient.
Les résultats financiers précaires de l'entreprise inquiètent les investisseurs.
The company's precarious financial results concern investors.
Here, 'précaires' is used to denote the financial results as being unstable or worrisome, lacking reliability.
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