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    Profite (en. Enjoy)

    /pʁɔ.fi.t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Benefit or take advantage of a situation or thing.
    You have to make the most of the nice weather to go out.
    Il faut profiter du beau temps pour sortir.
    Exploit an opportunity.
    She took advantage of the special offer to buy her dress.
    Elle a profité de l'offre spéciale pour acheter sa robe.
    Use something advantageously.
    Students benefit from transportation discounts.
    Les étudiants profitent des réductions de transport.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'proficere', meaning 'to advance, to make progress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make the most of life
    Fully enjoy one's life.
    profiter de la vie
    make the most of it
    Make the best of a situation.
    profiter au maximum
    take advantage of the opportunity
    Seize an opportunity when it arises.
    profiter de l'occasion

    Related Words

    profit
    Gain or advantage obtained from something.
    profit
    benefit
    Monetary advantage derived from an activity.
    bénéfice
    exploitation
    Intensive use of a resource.
    exploitation

    Slang Meanings

    Take advantage opportunistically.
    He took advantage like a rat, always looking for what he can get.
    Il a profité comme un rat, toujours à la recherche de ce qu'il peut avoir.
    Take advantage of others without scruples.
    She is always there to take advantage of people.
    Elle est toujours là pour profiter des gens.