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    Héritiers (en. Heirs)

    eʁi.tje

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who inherits property or an estate.
    The heirs of the deceased gathered to discuss the inheritance.
    Les héritiers du défunt se sont réunis pour discuter de l'héritage.
    A person who receives rights or property passed down by an ancestor or predecessor.
    The legal heirs must share the fortune left by their parents.
    Les héritiers légaux doivent se partager la fortune laissée par leurs parents.
    An individual who perpetuates a tradition or a cultural heritage.
    Heirs of family traditions are often very attached to their history.
    Les héritiers des traditions familiales sont souvent très attachés à leur histoire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hereditarius', deriving from 'heres', which means heir.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heirs of the land
    People or groups who inherit the resources and traditions of a land.
    héritiers de la terre
    heirs of knowledge
    Individuals or groups who receive or perpetuate knowledge or traditions.
    héritiers du savoir

    Related Words

    heritage
    What is transmitted by ancestors.
    héritage
    to inherit
    To receive an inheritance.
    hériter
    legatee
    A person who has received property by will.
    légataire

    Slang Meanings

    A young person who makes a family inheritance grow.
    He is the son of an entrepreneur and is an 'heir' in the sense that he will take over the business.
    Il est le fils d'un entrepreneur et est un 'héritier' dans le sens où il va reprendre l'affaire.
    A privileged person compared to the rest of society.
    He sees himself as superior because he is an heir.
    Il se pense supérieur parce qu'il est un héritier.