What does Nouveau riche mean?

Nouvellement riche For example: "C'est un nouveau riche (He's newly rich)"

Where does the slang word Nouveau riche come from?

Nouveau riche is a slang term from Chad. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Chad and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Nouveau riche?

Nouveau riche can also mean: Riche sans classe (New money)

Nouveau riche

🇹🇩 Chad Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nouveau riche definition 1

Nouvellement riche

"C'est un nouveau riche (He's newly rich)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Nouveau riche definition 2

Riche sans classe (New money)

"Ces nouveaux riches! (These new money people!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇩 Chad
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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Nouveau riche 224 🇬🇳 Guinea

Nouveau riche guinéen (Guinean nouveau riche)

"C'est un nouveau riche 224. (He's a Guinean nouveau riche.)"

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"Habite nouveau quartier (Live in new neighborhood)"

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