Also means
risky, venturesome
Usage Note
Aventureux describes both a person who loves adventure (un esprit aventureux — an adventurous spirit) and a course of action that carries risk (un projet aventureux — a risky venture). The feminine form is aventureuse. The final x is silent. It is slightly more formal than audacieux.
Examples
"Elle a un caractère aventureux et voyage souvent seule."
Natural Translation
She has an adventurous nature and often travels alone.

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