French word

bénéficier

Pronunciation

IPA/benefisje/

Meaning

  • verbbenefit from ___

Example

Elle bénéficie d'une réduction.

She benefits from a discount.

Illustration for bénéficier (benefit from ___)

More examples

Elle bénéficie d'une aide financière.

She benefits from financial assistance.

Core concept

A favorable gain flowing from a person, situation, or policy toward someone who receives it.

Common phrases

  • bénéficier d'une réduction

    benefit from a discount

  • bénéficier de l'aide

    benefit from assistance

  • bénéficier de soins

    receive medical care

Similar words

profiter: Gain an advantage from an opportunity or situation.
tirer parti: Use the advantageous aspects of a situation or thing for personal gain.

Definition in French

Recevoir un avantage, une aide ou un bienfait provenant de quelqu'un, d'une situation ou d'une mesure ; être favorisé par quelque chose.

Word origin

French bénéficier comes through medieval French from Latin beneficium, meaning a favor or benefit and related to bene and facere.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is bénéficier de plus a noun, as in bénéficier d'une réduction, not a direct object.

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