advantageous

• Qui apporte un bénéfice ou est favorable à une situation donnée.

Describes something that provides a benefit or is favorable to a particular situation.

1. Providing a benefitB2formal

   Giving a benefit or helping to achieve a desired result.

   qui apporte un avantage

   • The new policy is advantageous for small businesses.
   • A good education is advantageous in the job market.
   • The location of the house is advantageous for commuting.

   Synonymesbeneficialconstructivefavorablehelpfulproductiveprofitableusefulvaluable

   Antonymesdamagingdetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulinjuriousunfavorableunhelpful

2. Expedient or self-servingC1formal

   Suitable for achieving a particular end, often without regard for fairness or ethics.

   Expédient ou intéressé

   • He made an advantageous deal that benefited only himself.
   • The company's decision was advantageous for its profits but unfair to workers.
   • She took an advantageous position in the negotiation, ignoring the other party's needs.

   Synonymesexpedientopportunisticself-servingstrategictactical

   Antonymesdetrimentaldisadvantageousinexpedientunfavorableunprofitable