upstart

That upstart is really full of himself because he suddenly inherited a fortune.
Ce parvenu est vraiment imbu de lui-même parce qu'il a soudainement hérité d'une fortune.
You shouldn't have hired that young upstart. He'll have your job in a matter of months.
Tu n'aurais pas dû engager ce jeune arriviste. Il prendra ta place en quelques mois.
That arrogant upstart is after the position of director general.
Ce parvenu arrogant convoite le poste de directeur général.
Who does this upstart foreman think he is to tell us to change the system?
Pour qui se prend ce contremaître arriviste pour nous dire de changer le système ?
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