Héréditaire (en. Hereditary)

/e.ʁe.di.tɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Referring to a trait, condition, or illness that one inherits from their ancestors.

Some diseases are hereditary and can be passed down from generation to generation.

Certaines maladies sont héréditaires et peuvent être transmises de génération en génération.

Related to heredity.

Hereditary traits play a significant role in the physical appearance of individuals.

Les traits héréditaires jouent un grand rôle dans la physique des individus.

Referring to a title or property obtained by inheritance.

He inherited a hereditary estate from his family.

Il a hérité d'un domaine héréditaire de sa famille.

From Latin 'hereditarius', meaning 'related to inheritance'.

hereditary disease

A disease that can be genetically transmitted.

maladie héréditaire

hereditary succession

Transfer of property from a deceased person to their heirs.

succession héréditaire

hereditary traits

Traits or characteristics passed from parents to children.

caractères héréditaires

inheritance

Transfer of property, rights, or values from one person to another after their death.

héritage

heredity

Transfer of biological traits from parent to child.

hérédité

to inherit

To receive property or characteristics due to blood relations.

hériter

Hereditary in the sense of a repetitive behavior within the family.

He has always had this character flaw; it’s surely hereditary.

Il a toujours eu ce défaut de caractère, c'est sûrement héréditaire.

Used to describe a heavy responsibility or legacy.

It’s a hereditary burden to manage the family business.

C'est un fardeau héréditaire de gérer l'entreprise familiale.