Avantage (en. Advantage)

/avan.taʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A benefit or privilege that provides interest or profit.

The advantage of this product is that it is eco-friendly.

L'avantage de ce produit est qu'il est écologique.

Favorable position in a situation.

Having an advantage over competitors is essential in business.

Avoir un avantage sur ses concurrents est essentiel dans les affaires.

A situation that favors a group or a person.

This contract represents a great advantage for our company.

Ce contrat représente un grand avantage pour notre entreprise.

From the Latin 'avantagium', deriving from 'avan', meaning 'before' and 'to help'.

to have the advantage

to be in a favorable position in a situation.

avoir l'avantage

to take advantage of an advantage

to use a benefit to one's profit.

tirer parti d'un avantage

to benefit from an advantage

to benefit from favorable conditions.

profiter d'un avantage

advantageous

Providing an advantage.

avantageux

to favor

To help or make more favorable.

favoriser

asset

An element that contributes to success.

atout

To have a good plan.

With the new boss, we have an advantage.

Avec le nouveau boss, on a un avantage.

To be in the loop.

If you know what's going on, you have an advantage.

Si tu sais ce qui se passe, tu as un avantage.