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bequeath in French

bequeath in French is léguer, transmettre, passer — bequeath means to leave property or money to someone through a will.

bequeath in French

léguer
verb
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
transmettre
verb
(legal) To give or leave by will; to give by testament.
passer
verb
To hand down; to transmit.
transmettre
verb
To hand down; to transmit.
donner
verb
To give; to offer; to commit.
offrir
verb
To give; to offer; to commit.

What does "bequeath" mean?

  1. verb To leave property or money to someone through a will.
    "She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum."
  2. verb To pass something down, such as a tradition, idea, or quality.
    "The composer bequeathed a rich musical legacy to future generations."
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bequeath in a sentence

  • She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum.
  • His grandfather bequeathed him the old family farm.
  • The composer bequeathed a rich musical legacy to future generations.

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What is "bequeath" in French?

"bequeath" in French is léguer, transmettre, passer. bequeath means: To leave property or money to someone through a will.

How do you use "bequeath" in a sentence?

Example: "She bequeathed her entire art collection to the city museum." In French, "bequeath" is léguer, transmettre, passer.

Are there other ways to say "bequeath" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "bequeath": léguer, transmettre, passer, donner, offrir.

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