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    L'héritage (en. The legacy)

    /le.e.ʁi.taʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Good or set of goods transmitted to a person after the death of a parent.
    She received her grandmother's inheritance.
    Elle a reçu l'héritage de sa grand-mère.
    A set of values, traditions or know-how transmitted from one generation to another.
    Cultural heritage is very rich in this region.
    L'héritage culturel est très riche dans cette région.
    Property or right granted to an heir.
    He had to share his inheritance with his brothers.
    Il a dû partager son héritage avec ses frères.

    Etymology

    The word 'inheritance' comes from the Latin 'hereditatum', which designates that which is inherited.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cultural heritage
    The set of traditions and values of a community.
    héritage culturel
    family inheritance
    Wealth or traditions passed down within a family.
    héritage familial
    to leave a legacy
    To transmit values or goods to future generations.
    laisser un héritage

    Related Words

    to inherit
    To receive something as an inheritance.
    hériter
    heir
    A person who receives an inheritance.
    héritier
    heritage
    The set of goods and rights transmitted by inheritance.
    patrimoine

    Slang Meanings

    It's the jackpot!
    He started traveling after receiving his inheritance, it's the jackpot!
    Il s'est mis à voyager après avoir reçu son héritage, c'est le pactole!
    A big chunk
    His inheritance was a big chunk, he bought a luxury car.
    Son héritage était un gros morceau, il a acheté une voiture de luxe.