French word

aventurier

Pronunciation

IPA/avɑ̃tyʁje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounadventurer

Example

Il veut devenir aventurier quand il sera grand.

He wants to become an adventurer when he grows up.

Illustration for aventurier (adventurer)

More examples

Mon ami est un aventurier dans l'âme et part souvent sans prévenir.

My friend is an adventurer at heart and often leaves without warning.

Core concept

A person who leaves the safe, familiar route to pursue risky or unusual experiences.

Common phrases

  • être un aventurier

    be an adventurer

  • un aventurier dans l'âme

    an adventurer at heart

Similar words

voyageur: A person who travels from place to place and visits various locations.
explorateur: A person who investigates or explores uncharted or little-known places.
casse-cou: A person who performs dangerous acts without regard for the risks.
globe-trotter: A person who travels around the world over a long period.

Definition in French

Personne qui, par goût du risque ou de la nouveauté, s'engage dans des entreprises inhabituelles.

Word origin

French aventurier derives from aventure with the agent-forming suffix -ier, meaning a person associated with or engaged in adventure.

Usage tips

  • The feminine noun is aventurière, so gendered forms are used when referring to a woman.

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