Bénéfice (en. Profit)

/be.ne.fiks/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Profit realized after deducting expenses.
The company recorded a net profit of 1 million euros this year.
L'entreprise a enregistré un bénéfice net de 1 million d'euros cette année.
Advantage gained from a situation.
The benefit of this strategy is undeniable.
Le bénéfice de cette stratégie est indéniable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'beneficium', meaning advantage or service.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a profit
Earning money or advantages.
faire du bénéfice
gross profit
The turnover before deducting costs.
bénéfice brut
inventory profit
The gains recorded during an inventory.
bénéfice d'inventaire

Related Words

beneficiary
A person who receives a benefit or an advantage.
bénéficiaire
to benefit
To derive an advantage or profit from something.
bénéficier
to lose benefits
To lose an advantage or profit.
débénéficier

Slang Meanings

Profit
We made a good profit today.
On a fait un bon béné aujourd'hui.
High
This project is pure pleasure, we're going to collect a good profit.
Ce projet, c'est du kif pur, on va encaisser un bon bénéf.