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paraventure


Meanings
  • Noun

    An unusual or unexpected adventure or experience.

    - "Going on a paraventure to explore the jungle."
    - "Their paraventure in the Arctic was both exciting and dangerous."

Variants
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parvenu , parvenue , parvenues
Etymology
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From the French word 'paraventure', meaning 'by chance' or 'happening'.


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  1. The word 'paraventure' is often used in the title of novels and stories to indicate an unexpected or unusual adventure.

  2. The term 'paraventure' is also used in the context of sailing to refer to a small sail set ahead of the mainmast.

  3. In French, the word 'paraventure' can also mean 'by chance' or 'happening'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience.

  2. Expedition: A journey, especially a long one, made to explore or to travel in an unfamiliar area or to carry out a specific project.


Culture
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In literature, 'paraventure' has been used to describe unexpected events or adventures that can change the course of a character's life.

How to Memorize "paraventure"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an unexpected journey or experience.
    - Visualize the excitement and surprise of discovering something new.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of an adventure or unexpected event.
    - Think of a time when you had an unexpected experience.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the word 'paraventure' with the word 'adventure' to help remember its meaning.


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