French Conversation · Level 106
60 words
French word
avantageux
Pronunciation
IPA/avɑ̃taʒø/
Meaning
- adjectiveadvantageous
Example
C'est avantageux pour toi.
It's advantageous for you.
More examples
Ce tarif est avantageux.
This rate is advantageous.
Core concept
A choice or position that puts the result in someone's favor and makes action easier.
Common phrases
prix avantageux
advantageous price
tarif avantageux
advantageous rate
placement avantageux
advantageous investment
Similar words
favorable: Suited to the circumstances and likely to lead to a good result.
bénéfique: Producing beneficial effects for well-being or health.
utile: Serving a practical purpose and helping achieve an aim.
Definition in French
Qui offre un bénéfice ou une position plus favorable pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose, facilitant une action ou une décision.
Word origin
Avantageux is formed from avantage, meaning benefit or advantage, with the suffix -eux, which forms adjectives describing a quality or tendency.
Usage tips
- Avantageux commonly takes pour to identify the person who benefits, as in C'est avantageux pour toi.
Other meanings
- beneficialadjective
- favorableadjective
Opposites
- désavantageuxdisadvantageousadjective
- défavorableunfavorableadjective
Related words
- avantageadvantagenoun
- avantagergive an advantage toverb
- avantageusementadvantageouslyadverb