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    Successeurs (en. Successors)

    /syk.ses.euʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who inherits a title or position.
    The successors of the king have great responsibility.
    Les successeurs du roi ont une grande responsabilité.
    Individuals who follow someone in a job or position.
    She has prepared her successors to be effective.
    Elle a préparé ses successeurs pour qu'ils soient efficaces.
    Succession to a property or right.
    The successors of this company have modernized its infrastructure.
    Les successeurs de cette entreprise ont modernisé ses infrastructures.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'successor', which means 'one who succeeds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    legitimate successor
    A person who has a formal right of succession.
    successeur légitime
    to be the successor of
    To take the place or role of someone.
    être le successeur de
    successors to the throne
    Individuals designated to inherit a kingdom.
    successeurs au trône

    Related Words

    succession
    The action of succeeding.
    succession
    predecessor
    A person who held a position before another.
    prédécesseur
    heritage
    Property transmitted by succession.
    héritage

    Slang Meanings

    Replacement in professional jargon.
    My successor is going to take over my case.
    Mon successeur va reprendre mon dossier.
    Name given to future leaders within an organization.
    We talk about my successors when discussing future leadership.
    On parle de mes successeurs quand on évoque la direction future.