French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
profit
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁofi/
Meaning
- masculine nounprofit
Example
Cette petite boutique fait souvent des profits.
This small shop often makes a profit.
More examples
Elle a su tirer profit de ses erreurs.
She managed to profit from her mistakes.
Core concept
An action or transaction leaves a measurable gain in money.
Common phrases
tirer profit de
profit from ___
Similar words
bénéfice: The amount left after expenses are deducted from revenue.
revenu: Ongoing income from a salary, business, or other source.
gain: A short-term gain from investing or trading.
Definition in French
Avantage retiré d'une action ou d'une transaction, souvent mesuré en gains économiques.
Word origin
French profit comes through Old French from Latin profectus, the past participle of proficere, meaning "to advance."
Usage tips
- In French, tirer profit de means to benefit from or make good use of something, not only to earn money.