French word

aventureux

Pronunciation

IPA/avɑ̃tyʁø/

Meaning

  • adjectiveadventurous

Example

Il est aventureux et aime voyager.

He is adventurous and likes to travel.

Illustration for aventureux (adventurous)

More examples

Elle a un esprit aventureux.

She has an adventurous spirit.

Core concept

A person stepping willingly beyond the familiar into uncertain experiences and risks.

Common phrases

  • être aventureux

    be adventurous

  • avoir un esprit aventureux

    have an adventurous spirit

Similar words

audacieux: Bold and willing to take decisive, daring action.
curieux: Strongly interested in new things and eager to learn more.
intrépide: Fearless and willing to act despite danger.
téméraire: Recklessly willing to act without considering the risks or consequences.

Definition in French

Qui aime chercher des expériences nouvelles et n'a pas peur de prendre des risques.

Word origin

Aventureux derives from French aventure, from Old French aventure and ultimately Latin adventura, with the suffix -eux forming an adjective for a quality.

Usage tips

  • For a person, aventureux often sounds positive, while an aventureux projet can suggest excessive risk or weak feasibility.

Other meanings

  • boldadjective

Opposites

  • prudentcautiousadjective
  • craintiftimidadjective

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