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    Héritage (en. Legacy)

    [eʁi.taʒ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The set of goods or rights transmitted by succession.
    My grandfather's inheritance includes a house and land.
    L'héritage de mon grand-père inclut une maison et un terrain.
    What one receives from their ancestors, especially a culture or traditions.
    The cultural heritage of this country is very rich.
    L'héritage culturel de ce pays est très riche.
    Transmission of genetic characteristics.
    This inheritance can influence the behavior of descendants.
    Cet héritage peut influencer le comportement des descendants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'heritaticum', meaning inheritance or inherited goods.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cultural heritage
    The set of practices, beliefs, and values of a society transmitted from generation to generation.
    héritage culturel
    historical heritage
    Past events and achievements that influence the present.
    héritage historique
    genetic heritage
    Transmission of hereditary traits from parents to children.
    héritage génétique

    Related Words

    to inherit
    Receive goods or rights from a deceased person.
    hériter
    heir
    A person who receives an inheritance.
    héritier
    heritage
    The set of goods and rights transmitted from one generation to another.
    patrimoine

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to an unexpected or surprising inheritance.
    He received an inheritance unexpectedly after thirty years without news from his family.
    Il a reçu un héritage de façon inespérée après trente ans sans nouvelles de sa famille.
    To spend one's inheritance extravagantly.
    She spent her entire inheritance on trips around the world.
    Elle a dépensé tout son héritage en voyages autour du monde.