le

masculine

/be.ne.fis/

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Translation

profit, benefit, gain

Word origin

From Latin beneficium ('a kindness, a favour'), from bene ('well') and facere ('to do'). English 'benefit' and 'beneficial' come from the same noun.

Origin: Latin
Root: beneficium
English cognates: benefit, beneficial

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralbénéfices

Examples

L' .

The company made a large profit.

Profits have doubled in two years.

au .

He works for the benefit of the poorest.

This change brings a real benefit.

She shares the profits with her brother.

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This word is part of lesson 58.