French Meaning of parvenu

parvenu

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Definitions and Meaning of parvenu in English

Wordnet

parvenu (n)

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Wordnet

parvenu (s)

characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

of or characteristic of a parvenu

Webster

parvenu (n.)

An upstart; a man newly risen into notice.

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parvenu

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class, characteristic of someone who has rise

aventurier,arriviste,Nouveau riche,parvenu,manger,snob,arrivé,Gros bonnet,homme riche,nabab

No antonyms found.

parve => parve, parvati => Párvati, parvanimity => apathie, parusia => parousie, parus carolinensis => Mésange à tête noire,