héritage
inheritance, heritage
noun eh-ree-TAHZH Less Common
Origin: Latin hereditas
Also means
legacy
Usage Note
Héritage covers both a legal inheritance of property and a cultural or historical legacy. Recevoir un héritage is to receive an inheritance, while l'héritage culturel refers to cultural heritage. The related verb is hériter (to inherit) and a person who inherits is an héritier (masculine) or héritière (feminine).
Examples
"Il a reçu un héritage important de sa grand-mère."
Natural Translation
He received a significant inheritance from his grandmother.
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