No. 2,971 in French
héritage
Inheritance; legacy; cultural heritage.
In a sentence
Mon héritage culturel inclut des traditions anciennes.
My cultural heritage includes ancient traditions.
In this sentence, 'héritage' refers to cultural and historical inheritance passed down through generations.
Après le décès de son oncle, elle a reçu un grand héritage.
After her uncle's decease, she received a large inheritance.
Here, 'héritage' denotes the material inheritance, typically assets or property, left by someone after their death.
Cet édifice représente un héritage architectural remarquable.
This building represents a remarkable architectural heritage.
In this context, 'héritage' is used to describe the contribution of historical and artistic value left behind that enriches present culture.
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