Masculine

héritier

Meaning

heir (someone in line to inherit)

Synonyms

enfant légitime

fils aîné

héritier unique

fils légitime

heritier

personne qui hérite

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/e.ʁi.tje/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Middle French heritier, from Old French eritier, from Latin hērēditārius. Doublet of héréditaire. Cf. also hoir.

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