Parvenus (en. Upstarts)

/paʁ.və.ny/

Synonyms

  • riches
  • bâtards (argotiquement)
  • nouveaux riches

Slang Meanings

An individual who boasts about their recent wealth.
Look at that parvenu, he wears designer clothes just to show off.
Regarde ce parvenu, il porte des vêtements de designer juste pour se montrer.
Someone who acts ostentatiously.
She only talks about her luxury vacations, she's a real parvenu.
Elle ne fait que parler de ses vacances de luxe, c'est une vraie parvenue.