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    Bienfaisant (en. Beneficial)

    /bjɛ̃.fɛ.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That provides good, that is beneficial.
    This action is beneficent for the community.
    Cette action est bienfaisante pour la communauté.
    Said of a person who does good around them.
    She is beneficent, always ready to help others.
    Elle est bienfaisante, toujours prête à aider les autres.
    That has a positive effect on health or morale.
    A walk in nature is beneficent for the mind.
    Une promenade en nature est bienfaisante pour l'esprit.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bien' meaning good and 'faisant' from the verb faire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a beneficent act
    An act that does good.
    un acte bienfaisant
    a beneficent behavior
    A behavior that helps others.
    un comportement bienfaisant
    to act in a beneficent manner
    Acting with the intention of doing good.
    agir de manière bienfaisante

    Related Words

    beneficence
    Action of doing good.
    bienfaisance
    benefit
    What is done for the good of others.
    bienfait
    goodwill
    Disposition to want the good of others.
    bienveillance

    Slang Meanings

    To do good in a roundabout way.
    He acts beneficently, but he expects something in return.
    Il fait le bienfaisant, mais il attend quelque chose en retour.
    To help without being noticed.
    She seems beneficent, but she acts in the shadows.
    Elle a l'air bienfaisante, mais elle agit dans l'ombre.