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    Successeur (en. Successor)

    /syk.sɛ.sœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who takes the place of another.
    The successor of the director was appointed yesterday.
    Le successeur du directeur a été nommé hier.
    A person who inherits the property or rights of another.
    He is the legal successor of his father.
    Il est le successeur légal de son père.
    In a political context, one who follows a leader.
    The successor of the president will face many challenges.
    Le successeur du président devra faire face à de nombreux défis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'successor', meaning 'one who follows or takes the place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    successor of
    one who replaces a person or thing in a given role.
    successeur de
    to be the successor
    to take someone's or something's place.
    être le successeur
    natural successor
    a person who is perceived as the most suitable to succeed.
    successeur naturel
    presumed successor
    a person who is expected to take on a position or role soon.
    successeur présumé

    Related Words

    succession
    Action of succeeding; can refer to the continuation in hierarchy.
    succession
    to succeed
    To take the place of something or someone.
    succéder
    inheritance
    Property or rights passed from one generation to another.
    héritage

    Slang Meanings

    The temporary successor
    In some situations, he is seen as a temporary successor before the elections.
    Dans certaines situations, il est vu comme un successeur temporaire avant les élections.
    A surprise successor
    This employee was designated as a surprise successor.
    Cet employé a été désigné comme un successeur surprise.