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profit

profit, benefit

noun pro-FEE Less Common
People & Society Money

Also means

advantage, gain

Usage Note

Profit is pronounced with a silent final -t. The expression au profit de means 'in aid of' or 'for the benefit of', often used for charitable events. Tirer profit de quelque chose means to profit from or make the most of something.

Examples

"L'entreprise a réalisé un gros profit."

Natural Translation

The company made a large profit.

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