Bénéfices (en. Benefits)

/be.nee.fik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Financial gains achieved by a company.
Last year's profits were record-breaking.
Les bénéfices de l'année dernière ont été records.
Advantages or profits from an action.
He made profits from his investment.
Il a tiré des bénéfices de son investissement.
Sum of money earned after deducting costs.
Net profits are essential for the company's growth.
Les bénéfices nets sont essentiels pour la croissance de l'entreprise.

Etymology

From the Latin 'beneficium', meaning 'advantage, benefit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make profits
To obtain profits.
faire des bénéfices
to be in the red
To be in loss, opposite to making profits.
être dans le rouge
the benefits of research
The advantages derived from a research effort.
les bénéfices de la recherche

Related Words

investment
Investment of money in a business or project hoping for returns.
investissement
profitability
Ability to generate profits.
rentabilité
profit margin
Difference between production cost and selling price.
marge bénéficiaire

Slang Meanings

Quick profit
He made a quick profit with this project.
Il a fait un bénéfice rapide avec ce projet.
Easy gains
Investing in this sector means easy gains.
Investir dans ce secteur est synonyme de gains faciles.