Aventure (en. Adventure)

/avɑ̃tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Situation that involves risk or taking risks, often in a playful context.

We experienced an exhilarating adventure traveling through the mountains.

Nous avons vécu une aventure palpitante en voyageant à travers les montagnes.

Event that is out of the ordinary and often related to adventures.

His book tells the story of the adventure of two friends lost in the forest.

Son livre raconte l'aventure de deux amis perdus en forêt.

Brief romantic relationship.

He had an affair with a colleague.

Il a eu une aventure avec une collègue de travail.

From the Latin 'adventurus', meaning 'what is to come'.

to embark on an adventure

to engage in a risky experience or project

faire l'aventure

adventurous

someone who loves adventures or takes risks

aventureux

to have an affair

to have a fleeting relationship or a fling

avoir une aventure

adventurer

A person who loves adventures.

aventurier

aventurine

A precious stone.

aventurine

adventurous

Worthy of an adventure.

aventuresque

A fling or a one-night stand.

She had a little affair this summer.

Elle a eu une petite aventure cet été.

A very exciting or unpredictable situation.

This concert was a true adventure!

Ce concert était une véritable aventure!