estate in French
estate in French is patrimoine, ordre, biens — estate means a large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
estate in French
patrimoine
The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person. [from 19th c.]
ordre
(historical) A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm). [from 14th c.]
biens
(legal) The nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land. [from 15th c.]
proprieté
(legal) The nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land. [from 15th c.]
domaine
An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership. [from 18th c.]
propriété
An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership. [from 18th c.]
What does "estate" mean?
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noun A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
"The family has owned the country estate for three generations."
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noun Everything a person owns — money, property, and possessions — especially as dealt with after their death.
"His entire estate was left to his children in the will."
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noun British: a residential area built as a planned development, or a station wagon-style car (estate car).
"They grew up on a housing estate on the edge of town."
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estate in a sentence
- The family has owned the country estate for three generations.
- His entire estate was left to his children in the will.
- Lawyers spent months settling the estate.
- They grew up on a housing estate on the edge of town.
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What is "estate" in French?
"estate" in French is patrimoine, ordre, biens. estate means: A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
How do you use "estate" in a sentence?
Example: "The family has owned the country estate for three generations." In French, "estate" is patrimoine, ordre, biens.
Are there other ways to say "estate" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "estate": patrimoine, ordre, biens, proprieté, domaine, propriété.
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