to succeed, to take over from
Qui est-ce qui va lui succéder ?
Who will succeed him?
L'école dit que tu vas me succéder.
The school says you're going to succeed me.
— Interstellar (2014)
Vous allez me succéder à la tête du service, Bernard.
You’re going to take over as head of the department, Bernard.
— The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)
John est sûr de succéder à son père dans l'entreprise.
John is sure to succeed his father in the company.