inherited

• Qualifie ce qui est reçu d'un prédécesseur, en particulier un bien, un titre ou une caractéristique génétique.

Describes something that is received from a predecessor, especially property, a title, or a genetic characteristic.

1. Received from ancestorsB2formal

   Passed down from parents or ancestors through genetic or legal means.

   Hérité (reçu des ancêtres)

   • She has an inherited condition that affects her vision.
   • The inherited estate included a large mansion and several acres of land.
   • His inherited traits include his father's height and his mother's eye color.

   Synonymesancestralcongenitalfamilialgenetichanded-downhereditarypatrimonial

2. Acquired by successionB2formal

   Received as a legacy or through succession from a predecessor.

   hérité par succession

   • The inherited throne passed to the eldest son.
   • He managed the inherited business with great care.
   • The inherited traditions are still practiced in the village today.

   Synonymesancestralhanded-downhereditarypatrimonial

   Antonymesacquiredearnedmeritedwon

• 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