English–French

“newcomer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁivɑ̃/

Example

Chaque arrivant doit s'inscrire à l'accueil.

Each newcomer must register at the front desk.

Illustration for arrivant (newcomer)

How to say “newcomer” in French

“Newcomer” in French is arrivant.

A newcomer at the threshold of a place, present but not yet part of its familiar social circle.

Full entry for arrivant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with arrivant

En tant que nouvel arrivant, il a demandé un plan de la ville.

As a newcomer, he asked for a map of the city.

Tips for using arrivant

  • The feminine noun is arrivante, as in un nouvel arrivant and une nouvelle arrivante.

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