hériter
to inherit
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/e.ʁi.te/
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Cultural Note
French inheritance law is very strict: children are legally entitled to a réserve héréditaire (forced heirship), meaning parents cannot disinherit their children. This contrasts sharply with Anglo-Saxon systems where parents have more freedom in their wills.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle a hérité de la maison de ses grands-parents.
She inherited her grandparents' house.
Les enfants hériteront à parts égales.
The children will inherit in equal shares.