Masculine
héritier
Meaning
heir (someone in line to inherit)
Concepts
sole heir
eldest son
legitimate child
Synonyms
enfant légitime
fils aîné
héritier unique
fils légitime
heritier
personne qui hérite
Translations
Frequency
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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