nouveau pauvre

Meanings

• noun

  Person belonging to the nouveau-pauvre social class, which emerged in France after World War II. They are individuals who have lost their traditional middle-class status but have not yet reached the level of poverty.

  - "Les nouveaux pauvres sont des personnes qui ont perdu leur statut social moyen mais n'ont pas encore atteint la pauvreté."
  - "Le nouveau-paupérisme est un phénomène social qui a émergé en France après la Seconde Guerre mondiale."
  - "La crise économique a poussé beaucoup de gens à devenir nouveaux pauvres."

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Variants

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nouveau , nouveau riche , nouveaux riches , art nouveau , art nouveaus , Beaujolais nouveau , Beaujolais nouveaus , Beaujolais nouveaux , New Brunswick , Nouveau-Brunswick , Chubb Crater , Cratere du Nouveau-Quebec , New Quebec Crater

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Etymology

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The term 'nouveau-pauvre' comes from the French words 'nouveau' (new) and 'pauvre' (poor). It was first used in the 1950s to describe the emerging social class of people who had lost their middle-class status but had not yet become impoverished.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nouveau pauvre' gained widespread popularity in France after it was used in a 1958 article by French journalist Jean-Paul Sartre.

2. The 'nouveau pauvre' social class has been a recurring theme in French cinema, with films such as 'Les Quatre Cents Coups' (The 400 Blows) and 'Breathless' exploring the experiences of young people struggling to find their place in society.

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Related Concepts

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1. pauvreté absolue: Absolute poverty, a condition of living below the minimum subsistence level.

2. pauvreté relative: Relative poverty, a condition of living below a certain income threshold relative to the average income in a given society.

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Culture

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The 'nouveau pauvre' social class has been a popular theme in French literature and art, particularly in the post-WWII era. It represents the struggle and resilience of individuals who have lost their social status and are trying to find their place in society. The 'nouveau pauvre' movement has also been associated with the emergence of consumer culture and the mass production of goods.

How to Memorize "nouveau pauvre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who has lost their middle-class status but is not yet impoverished. Visualize their struggle to make ends meet and their determination to improve their situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'nouveau pauvre' with the idea of social mobility and the challenges of adapting to changing economic circumstances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'New Poor, Not Yet Impoverished' to remember the meaning of the term.

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