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    Profité (en. Taken advantage)

    /pʁɔfi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Take advantage of something.
    He took advantage of a promotion to buy a new phone.
    Il a profité d'une promotion pour acheter un nouveau téléphone.
    Use something to gain a benefit.
    They took advantage of their trip to explore the city.
    Ils ont profité de leur voyage pour explorer la ville.
    Make beneficial use of an opportunity.
    She took advantage of the sales to update her wardrobe.
    Elle a profité des soldes pour renouveler sa garde-robe.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enjoy life
    Make the best of life's moments.
    profiter de la vie
    take advantage of an opportunity
    Seize a favorable opportunity.
    profiter d'une occasion
    make the most of one's time
    Use one's time in a pleasant or productive manner.
    profiter de son temps

    Related Words

    profit
    Gain or benefit obtained from an action.
    profit
    benefit
    Advantage or benefit derived from a situation or activity.
    bénéfice
    opportunity
    Favorable situation that allows one to act or obtain something.
    opportunité

    Slang Meanings

    Make some money
    He really took advantage of this sale to make some money.
    Il profité vraiment de cette vente pour se faire du fric.
    Do a deal
    She took advantage of the party to make a move on her ex.
    Elle a profité de la fête pour faire un coup sur son ex.