S'aventurer (en. To venture)

/savɑ̃tyʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To embark on an uncertain experience or journey.
They decided to venture into the forest despite the rumors.
Ils ont décidé de s'aventurer dans la forêt malgré les rumeurs.
To take risks to achieve a goal.
He ventured to invest in a new company.
Il s'est aventuré à investir dans une nouvelle entreprise.
To step outside one's comfort zone.
Venturing into a new city can be exciting.
S'aventurer dans une nouvelle ville peut être excitant.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adventura', which means 'that which is to come'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to venture off the beaten path
Exploration of unconventional routes or original ideas.
s'aventurer hors des sentiers battus
to venture into the unknown
To embark on a situation without certainty about the outcomes.
s'aventurer dans l'inconnu

Related Words

adventure
An event that involves some risk or an exciting experience.
aventure
adventurer
A person who seeks adventure, often taking risks.
aventurier

Slang Meanings

To take the risk of doing something crazy.
He ventured to bungee jump without preparation.
Il s'est aventuré à sauter à l'élastique sans préparation.
To make a bold decision.
She ventured to quit her job to travel.
Elle s'est aventurée à quitter son emploi pour voyager.