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    Profitait (en. Took advantage)

    /pʁo.fi.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To receive a benefit or advantage from something.
    He took the opportunity to rest.
    Il profitait de l'occasion pour se reposer.
    To take advantage of a situation.
    She took advantage of her experience to progress in her career.
    Elle profitait de son expérience pour progresser dans sa carrière.
    To use something to one's advantage.
    They took advantage of the sale to buy clothes.
    Ils profitaient de la promotion pour acheter des vêtements.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'profiter', derived from the Latin 'proficere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the moment
    Taking advantage of present moments.
    profiter de l'instant
    benefit someone
    Being beneficial to someone.
    profiter à quelqu'un
    take advantage of the system
    Taking advantage of the flaws in a system.
    profiter du système

    Related Words

    enjoy
    To gain an advantage from something.
    profiter
    profit
    Economic advantage or benefit.
    profit
    detriment
    Damage or loss suffered.
    préjudice

    Slang Meanings

    To take excessive advantage.
    He really wanted to make the most of the evening.
    Il a vraiment voulu profiter à fond de la soirée.
    To exploit a situation unscrupulously.
    She doesn't hesitate to take advantage of others' weaknesses.
    Elle n'hésite pas à profiter des faiblesses des autres.