The French origins of the word 'parvenu'

'Parvenu' is a word borrowed from French 'parvenu'. The word entered the English language some time around 1787.

parvenu [noun] [1787]

One that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prest...

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Etymology: French, from past participle of 'parvenir' to arrive, from Latin 'pervenire' from 'per' through + 'venire' to come

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