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    Profit (en. Profit)

    /pʁo.fi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The surplus money earned after deducting costs and expenses.
    The company achieved a net profit of 20,000 euros this year.
    L'entreprise a réalisé un profit net de 20 000 euros cette année.
    An advantage in general.
    This change brought considerable profit for all employees.
    Ce changement a apporté un profit considérable pour tous les employés.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin 'proficere', meaning 'to advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    net profit
    The total amount left after all deductions.
    profit net
    to make a profit
    Earning money beyond expenses.
    faire du profit
    short-term profit
    Immediate gains obtained from a transaction.
    profit à court terme
    investing for profit
    To place money for a profit-driven purpose.
    investir pour le profit

    Related Words

    benefit
    Gains or profits made by a company.
    bénéfice
    profitability
    The ability of an investment to generate profits.
    rentabilité
    loss
    The amount by which expenses exceed revenues.
    perte

    Slang Meanings

    Cash
    After this contract, they're really going to make cash.
    Après ce contrat, ils vont vraiment faire fric.
    Money
    He invested quite a bit of money in his project.
    Il a investi pas mal de thune dans son projet.