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    Profitant (en. Profiting)

    /pʁɔ.fi.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who is benefiting from a situation.
    He is taking advantage of the windfall.
    Il est profitant de l'aubaine.
    Someone who takes advantage of an opportunity.
    He is a freeloader in the system.
    C'est un profitant du système.
    Refers to someone who takes advantage of the kindness of others.
    She often takes advantage of her friends.
    Elle est souvent profitante auprès de ses amis.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'profitier', itself derived from the Latin 'proficere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enjoy life
    Making the most of every moment.
    profiter de la vie
    taking advantage of an opportunity
    Benefiting from an opportunistic opportunity.
    profitant d'une occasion
    being a freeloader
    Being someone who takes advantage of others without giving back.
    être un profitant

    Related Words

    enjoy
    Taking advantage of something.
    profiter
    profit
    Gain or benefit obtained.
    profit
    opportunist
    A person who takes advantage of others.
    profiteur

    Slang Meanings

    An opportunist who takes everything he can.
    This guy is really a freeloader, he never misses an opportunity.
    Ce mec est vraiment un profitant, il ne laisse jamais passer une occasion.
    Someone who exploits others for their own benefit.
    Stop being a freeloader and start giving back.
    Arrête d'être un profitant et commence à rendre la pareille.