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rightful in French

rightful in French is légitime — rightful means having a legitimate or lawful claim to something.

rightful in French

légitime
adj
By right; by law.

What does "rightful" mean?

  1. adj Having a legitimate or lawful claim to something.
    "She was declared the rightful heir to the estate."
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rightful in a sentence

  • She was declared the rightful heir to the estate.

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What is "rightful" in French?

"rightful" in French is légitime. rightful means: Having a legitimate or lawful claim to something.

How do you use "rightful" in a sentence?

Example: "She was declared the rightful heir to the estate." In French, "rightful" is légitime.

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