Also means
benefit
Usage Note
Bénéfice covers both financial profit and a more general advantage or benefit. The phrase au bénéfice de means 'for the benefit of'. The related adjective bénéfique means 'beneficial', and the verb bénéficier de means 'to benefit from'.
Examples
"L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice."
Natural Translation
The company made a profit.
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