Aventureux (en. Adventurous)

/avɑ̃.ty.ʁø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who seeks adventure, the unknown.
He has an adventurous spirit and loves to travel.
Il a un esprit aventureux et adore voyager.
Characterized by bold or risky actions.
His project was adventurous but full of promise.
Son projet était aventureux mais plein de promesses.
Said of a person who takes risks, often for pleasure.
She is very adventurous when it comes to trying new sports.
Elle est très aventureuse quand il s'agit d'essayer de nouveaux sports.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adventura', which means something unforeseen, unexpected.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take risks
To act recklessly in the hope of gaining an advantage.
prendre des risques
to seek adventure
To be in search of new and exciting experiences.
chercher l'aventure
to have the soul of an adventurer
To be naturally inclined towards exploration and excitement.
avoir l'âme d'un aventurier

Related Words

adventure
An unpredictable and often exciting experience.
aventure
adventurous (feminine form)
Feminine form of the adjective adventurous.
aventureux-se
adventurously
In an adventurous manner.
aventureusement

Slang Meanings

To feel alive, outside of one's comfort zone.
That skydiving jump was really adventurous!
Ce saut en parachute, c'était vraiment aventureux!
To be willing to try anything, even what seems crazy.
He is so adventurous, he even tried hitchhiking across Europe.
Il est tellement aventureux, il a même essayé de voyager en stop à travers l'Europe.