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    Profita (en. Profit)

    /pʁɔ.fi.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Derive benefit from an opportunity or situation.
    She took advantage of the opportunity to travel.
    Elle profita de l'occasion pour voyager.
    Leverage an advantage.
    He took advantage of his position to obtain favors.
    Il profita de sa position pour obtenir des faveurs.
    Enjoy the benefits of a situation.
    They took advantage of the promotion to save money.
    Ils ont profité de la promotion pour faire des économies.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'profiter' which derives from Latin 'proficere', meaning 'to make progress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take advantage of the opportunity
    Seize an opportunity that arises.
    profiter de l'occasion
    benefit fully
    Get the maximum benefits from a situation.
    profiter à plein
    make the most of the situation
    Exploit a favorable context.
    profiter de la situation

    Related Words

    profit
    Advantage or benefit gained from an action.
    profit
    profiteer
    A person who profits from others, often selfishly.
    profiteur
    profitable
    One that brings profit or advantage.
    profitable

    Slang Meanings

    Take advantage by abusing the situation.
    He really took advantage like a true profiteer.
    Il a profité comme un vrai petit profiteur.
    Make the best of something.
    She really enjoyed that walk.
    Elle a vraiment profita de cette balade.