upstart in French

upstart in French is parvenu, nouveau riche, arriviste — upstart means someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.

upstart in French

parvenu

noun

One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

nouveau riche

noun

One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

arriviste

noun

One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

What does "upstart" mean?

noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
"The old partners resented the young upstart who took over the firm."
adj Acting self-important or presumptuous, especially given a short time in a position.
"His upstart attitude annoyed colleagues who had been there for decades."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

upstart in a sentence

The old partners resented the young upstart who took over the firm.
Critics dismissed her as an upstart, ignoring how hard she'd worked to get there.
His upstart attitude annoyed colleagues who had been there for decades.

Similar words in French

nouveau riche parvenu

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "upstart" in French?

"upstart" in French is parvenu, nouveau riche, arriviste. upstart means: Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.

How do you use "upstart" in a sentence?

Example: "The old partners resented the young upstart who took over the firm." In French, "upstart" is parvenu, nouveau riche, arriviste.

Are there other ways to say "upstart" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "upstart": parvenu, nouveau riche, arriviste.

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