inherit

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de recevoir de l'argent, des biens ou une caractéristique de quelqu'un, généralement après sa mort; également, recevoir par transmission héréditaire ou par succession.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving money, property, or a characteristic from someone, typically after their death.

1. Receive property or moneyB1formal

   To receive money, property, or a title from someone after their death.

   hériter

   • She inherited a large fortune from her grandmother.
   • He inherited the family estate after his father passed away.
   • They inherited a valuable collection of paintings.

   Synonymescome into

2. Receive genetic traitsB1formal

   To receive a physical or mental characteristic from one's parents through genetics.

   hériter (de traits génétiques)

   • She inherited her mother's blue eyes.
   • He inherited his father's talent for music.
   • Some diseases are inherited from previous generations.

   Synonymesacquirederivegetreceive

3. Receive a situation or problemB2formal

   To be left with a situation, problem, or responsibility from a predecessor.

   Hériter d'une situation ou d'un problème

   • The new manager inherited a team with low morale.
   • He inherited a difficult project from his predecessor.
   • The government inherited a large national debt.

   Synonymesacquireassumecome intoreceivetake over

   Antonymescreateinitiateoriginate