héritière
Héritière is the feminine form of héritier and refers to a female heir in French. It designates a person who is entitled to a share of an estate or to succession of a title upon the death of an ancestor, parent, or holder of property. An héritière may be a daughter, granddaughter, or any female relative recognized by law or by a will as a rightful successor. The term is common in legal, genealogical, and historical contexts.
Etymology: The word comes from Old French héritier, from Latin heres “heir.” The feminine form héritière is
Usage: In formal and legal writing, héritière specifies the female participant in succession. The masculine form
Cultural notes: The concept appears in literature and history when describing dynastic succession, property transmission, or