venturer

• Nom désignant une personne qui se lance dans une entreprise commerciale risquée, notamment en envoyant des marchandises à l'étranger, ou une personne qui aime prendre des risques.

A noun referring to a person who undertakes a trading venture, especially one that sends goods overseas, or a person who enjoys taking risks.

1. Merchant undertaking a trading ventureC1formalbritish

   A merchant who takes on a trading venture, especially one that involves sending goods overseas.

   aventurier marchand

   • The venturer loaded his ship with spices and silk for the journey to India.
   • Many venturers lost their fortunes in risky overseas trade.
   • The company was founded by a group of venturers seeking new markets.

   Synonymesadventurerenterprisertrader

2. Risk-takerC1formal

   A person who enjoys taking risks, especially in business or exploration.

   preneur de risques

   • He is a true venturer, always looking for the next big opportunity.
   • Venturers like her are essential for innovation in any industry.
   • The young venturer invested all his savings in a startup.

   Synonymesadventurerdaredevilentrepreneurgamblerpioneerrisk takerspeculatortrailblazer