parvenu in German
parvenu in German is parvenühaft, Parvenü, Emporkömmling — parvenu means someone who has moved up into a higher social class, usually by becoming rich or powerful, but who is not fully accepted by that class.
parvenu in German
parvenühaft
Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu.
Parvenü
A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.
Emporkömmling
A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.
What does "parvenu" mean?
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noun Someone who has moved up into a higher social class, usually by becoming rich or powerful, but who is not fully accepted by that class.
"But the favourite's power and influence provoke intense ill-feeling among other courtiers, who regard him as a sinister, usurping parvenu with ideas above his station, or perhaps even a sorcerer."
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- But the favourite's power and influence provoke intense ill-feeling among other courtiers, who regard him as a sinister, usurping parvenu with ideas above his station, or perhaps even a sorcerer.
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What is "parvenu" in German?
"parvenu" in German is parvenühaft, Parvenü, Emporkömmling. parvenu means: Someone who has moved up into a higher social class, usually by becoming rich or powerful, but who is not fully accepted by that class.
Are there other ways to say "parvenu" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "parvenu": parvenühaft, Parvenü, Emporkömmling.
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