Succédèrent (en. Succeeded)
/syk.se.dɛ.ʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
An individual or group that takes the place of another.
The successors of the king were chosen from among the nobles.
Les succédèrents du roi furent choisis parmi les nobles.
That which follows in a succession.
The successors of this historical event are fascinating.
Les succédèrents de cet événement historique sont fascinants.
Etymology
From the verb 'succeder', originating from Latin 'succedere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to succeed someone
To take someone's place.
succéder à quelqu'un
to be the successor
To be the one who follows.
être le succédèrent
Related Words
succession
The process of following or coming after.
succession
successor
One who succeeds another.
successeur
Slang Meanings
Pejorative for a person who inappropriately takes someone else's place.
This new manager is just a successor; he doesn't deserve his position.
Ce nouveau manager est juste un succédèrent, il ne mérite pas sa position.