Exploiter (en. Exploit)

[ɛks.plwa.i.te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To highlight or benefit from something.

He managed to capitalize on his talents to succeed in his career.

Il a su exploiter ses talents pour réussir dans sa carrière.

To abuse something or someone to obtain a profit.

The company was accused of exploiting its employees.

L'entreprise a été accusée d'exploiter ses employés.

To exploit a natural resource.

They are looking to exploit the mineral wealth of the region.

Ils cherchent à exploiter les richesses minérales de la région.

The word 'exploiter' comes from the Latin 'explanare', which means 'to unfold or extend'.

exploit a situation

To take advantage of a given situation.

exploiter une situation

capitalize on one's strengths

To use one's strengths to succeed.

exploiter ses atouts

make the most of resources

To utilize resources to their full potential.

exploiter des ressources

exploitation

Action of profiting from something or someone.

exploitation

exploit

A notable or remarkable action carried out by a person.

exploit

exploiter

A person who exploits resources or other individuals.

exploiteur

To take advantage of someone excessively.

This boss is a real exploiter; he leaves nothing for the employees.

Ce patron est un vrai exploiteur, il ne laisse rien aux employés.

To use resources to excess.

In this company, they exploit the machines until the last drop.

Dans cette entreprise, on exploite les machines jusqu'à la dernière goutte.