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parvenu

UK
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
US
/ˈpɑr.və.nu/

Translations

parvenunoun
parvenus
pl
UK
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
US
/ˈpɑr.və.nu/
Despite his wealth, the parvenu struggled to fit in with the established elite at the gala.
Malgré sa richesse, le parvenu avait du mal à s’intégrer à l’élite établie lors du gala.
Despite her wealth, the parvenu struggled to fit in with the established elite at the gala.
Malgré sa richesse, la parvenue avait du mal à s’intégrer à l’élite établie lors du gala.
Synonyms
upstart
newcomer
arriviste
social climber
pretender
parvenuadjective
UK
/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
US
/ˈpɑːr.və.nuː/
parvenuAu sens social ; s’accorde en genre et en nombre.
The parvenu businessman flaunted his new wealth with extravagant parties, hoping to gain acceptance among the city's elite.
L’homme d’affaires parvenu affichait sa nouvelle richesse avec des fêtes extravagantes, espérant être accepté par l’élite de la ville.
Synonyms
newly rich
upstart
nouveau riche
social climber

Definitions

parvenunoun
A person who has recently or suddenly risen to a higher social or economic status but has not yet gained the acceptance or recognition of others in that class.
Despite his wealth, the parvenu struggled to fit in with the established elite at the gala.
parvenuadjective
Relating to someone who has recently acquired wealth or social status but is not yet accepted by the established elite.
The parvenu businessman flaunted his new wealth with extravagant parties, hoping to gain acceptance among the city's elite.
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