L'exploitation (en. Exploitation)

/lɛksplɔitaˈsjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Use of a resource, a person, or a system to derive profit from it.

The exploitation of natural resources is often contested.

L'exploitation des ressources naturelles est souvent contestée.

Situation where a person is used as a means to a personal end, often unfairly.

The exploitation of workers in certain factories is unacceptable.

L'exploitation des travailleurs dans certaines usines est inacceptable.

In agriculture, the act of cultivating land or raising animals.

The agricultural exploitation of the region produces quality fruits and vegetables.

L'exploitation agricole de la région produit des fruits et légumes de qualité.

From the verb exploit, derived from the Latin 'exploitatio', which means 'an act of exploiting'.

resource exploitation

Efficient and often coveted use of natural resources.

exploitation des ressources

human exploitation

Abusive use of a person or group for profit, often in an unfair manner.

exploitation humaine

mining exploitation

Extraction of minerals or metals from the earth.

exploitation minière

exploit

To profit from something or someone.

exploiter

agricultural exploitation

Practice of cultivating and managing agricultural lands.

exploitation agricole

commercial exploitation

Management of a business with the aim of maximizing profits.

exploitation commerciale

To use someone to one's own advantage without remorse.

He really exploited his friend to advance in the project.

Il a vraiment fait l'exploitation de son ami pour avancer dans le projet.

To take advantage of the weaknesses of a situation to derive a benefit.

She exploits others' vulnerabilities to make money.

Elle exploite la vulnérabilité des autres pour gagner de l'argent.