'venture' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aventure', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'venture' meant 'risk'.

'aventure' transformed into the Middle English word 'venture', and eventually became the modern English word 'venture'.

Initially, it meant 'chance or risk', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action'.