English–French
“inheritance” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/eʁitaʒ/
Example
J'ai reçu mon héritage la semaine dernière.
I received my inheritance last week.
How to say “inheritance” in French
“Inheritance” in French is héritage.
A bundle of property, rights, or lasting values moves from one generation to its successors.
Example sentences with héritage
Son héritage culturel influence sa musique.
His cultural heritage influences his music.
Tips for using héritage
- Héritage can describe cultural or intellectual legacies as well as property received after someone's death.
Other French words for “inheritance”
Ils ont réglé la succession après le décès du père.
They settled the inheritance after their father's death.