English–French

“estate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/patʁimwan/

Example

Il a hérité du patrimoine de son grand-père.

He inherited his grandfather's estate.

Illustration for patrimoine (estate)

How to say “estate” in French

“Estate” in French is patrimoine.

A protected pool of tangible and intangible value that a person, family, or community holds and can pass on.

Full entry for patrimoine: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with patrimoine

Le patrimoine culturel se reflète dans les traditions locales.

Cultural heritage is reflected in local traditions.

Tips for using patrimoine

  • Patrimoine is broader than héritage: it can include existing assets and rights, not only what has been received from an earlier generation.

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