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    Profits (en. Profits)

    /pʁo.fits/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Gains or benefits obtained by a company.
    The company's profits have increased this year.
    Les profits de l'entreprise ont augmenté cette année.
    Advantages or benefits in general.
    The profits of a good education are undeniable.
    Les profits d'une bonne éducation sont indéniables.
    Amount of money made after costs.
    We calculated the net profits after expenses.
    Nous avons calculé les profits nets après les dépenses.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'proficere', meaning 'to advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make profits
    to make gains
    faire des profits
    to record profits
    to recognize gains
    enregistrer des profits
    to be in the red
    to incur losses
    être dans le rouge
    profit margins
    difference between cost and selling price
    marges de profit

    Related Words

    beneficiary
    Person who receives benefits.
    bénéficiaire
    capital
    Funds used to generate profits.
    capital
    market
    Set of transactions that can generate profits.
    marché

    Slang Meanings

    Dollars
    This company generates a lot of dollars.
    Cette entreprise génère beaucoup de dollars.
    Cash
    He makes cash with his new product.
    Il fait du fric avec son nouveau produit.