pauvre

Etymology
, relatinisation of earlier, from , inherited from , from.

Adjective

 * 1)  poor (financially deprived)
 * 2)  lacking, scanty
 * 3)  poor, pitiable

Usage notes

 * This adjective belongs to a group of French adjectives whose position relative to a noun changes depending on its meaning. When positioned before the noun, it is used to describe the state of being pitiable (e.g., Mon pauvre garçon!), whereas when positioned after the noun (like most French adjectives), it refers to the lack of resources (e.g., Il était un fermier pauvre quand il était jeune.).

Noun

 * 1) poor person; pauper
 * 2) person deserving of pity

Etymology
From, from.

Adjective

 * 1)  poor