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    Parvenu (en. Arrived)

    /paʁ.və.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has suddenly gained wealth or status and is distinguished by their vanity.
    This nouveau riche is a real parvenu; he boasts about his possessions.
    Ce nouveau riche est un vrai parvenu, il se vante de ses possessions.
    Someone who has attained a higher social status from a lower position.
    He considers himself an aristocrat, but he is a parvenu.
    Il se considère comme un aristocrate, mais c'est un parvenu.
    An individual whose manners or language are clearly marked by pretentiousness.
    The manners of the parvenu can offend people of high society.
    Les manières du parvenu peuvent offenser les gens de la haute société.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'parvenir' in Old French, meaning 'to reach' or 'to arrive at'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a parvenu
    an individual who has risen socially and displays a certain pretentiousness.
    un parvenu
    to act like a parvenu
    to act in a pretentious manner or to behave like someone of a higher status.
    faire le parvenu

    Related Words

    arriviste
    A person who seeks to rise socially by any means.
    arriviste
    noble
    A person of high rank in society.
    noble
    vanity
    Excessive pride regarding one's accomplishments or status.
    vanité

    Slang Meanings

    A pejorative term used to describe someone who has recently acquired money and flaunts it.
    Look at that guy; he's a real parvenu with his luxury car.
    Regarde ce gars, c'est un vrai parvenu avec sa voiture de luxe.
    Used to refer to someone who acts in a pretentious manner.
    This guy is unbearable; a parvenu at heart.
    Ce type est insupportable, un parvenu dans l'âme.