Bienfaisant (en. Beneficial)
/bjɛ̃.fɛ.zɑ̃/
Slang Meanings
To do good in a roundabout way.
He acts beneficently, but he expects something in return.
Il fait le bienfaisant, mais il attend quelque chose en retour.
To help without being noticed.
She seems beneficent, but she acts in the shadows.
Elle a l'air bienfaisante, mais elle agit dans l'ombre.