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    Légué (en. Bequeathed)

    leɡe

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an asset that has been allocated by will.
    He received a house bequeathed by his grandfather.
    Il a reçu une maison légué par son grand-père.
    Refers to something that has been passed down from father to son.
    This know-how is passed down from generation to generation.
    Ce savoir-faire est légué de génération en génération.
    Relating to something of inheritance.
    The traditions passed down by our ancestors are still respected.
    Les traditions léguées par nos ancêtres sont encore respectées.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'leguer', derived from the Latin 'legare' which means to transmit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bequeath one's assets
    To transmit one's properties by will.
    léguer ses biens
    bequeathed heritage
    Property or heritage transmitted by an ancestor.
    héritage légué
    to bequeath one's legacy
    To make a gift of values or assets upon one's death.
    léguer son héritage

    Related Words

    bequeath
    to transmit assets or rights by will.
    léguer
    heir
    person who receives the inheritance.
    héritier
    will
    act by which a person disposes of their assets for after their death.
    testament

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in legal language to designate an inheritance.
    He made a will to avoid having his assets poorly bequeathed.
    Il a fait un testament pour éviter que ses biens ne soient mal légués.
    Used informally to talk about something valuable that has been passed down.
    It is a know-how passed down by my parents that I am proud of.
    C'est un savoir-faire légué par mes parents dont je suis fier.