héritier

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See also: heritier

French

Etymology

Inherited from Latin hērēditārius. Doublet of héréditaire. Cf. also hoir.

Pronunciation

Noun

héritier m (plural héritiers, feminine héritière)

  1. heir (someone in line to inherit)
    Synonym: légataire

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