benefit

• Nom désignant un avantage, un gain ou une utilité obtenu de quelque chose, souvent employé dans des contextes financiers, sociaux ou professionnels.

A noun referring to an advantage, profit, or gain obtained from something, often used in financial, social, or workplace contexts.

1. Advantage or gainA2formal

   A helpful or good effect, or something intended to help.

   Avantage ou gain

   • Regular exercise has many health benefits.
   • The new policy will be of great benefit to employees.
   • One benefit of living in a city is access to public transport.

   Synonymesadvantageaidassetblessingboongainhelpplusprofitserviceusevalue

   Antonymesdamagedetrimentdisadvantagedrawbackharmhindranceinjuryloss

2. Financial supportB1formal

   Money provided by the government or an employer to help with living costs, health, or unemployment.

   Prestation sociale

   • She receives unemployment benefits while looking for a job.
   • The company offers health benefits to all full-time staff.
   • He applied for housing benefit to help pay his rent.

   Synonymesallowanceassistancedoleentitlementgranthandoutpaymentstipendsubsidywelfare

3. Event for fundraisingB2formal

   An event such as a concert or dinner held to raise money for a charity or cause.

   soirée de charité

   • They organized a benefit concert for the local hospital.
   • The charity benefit raised over $50,000.
   • She attended a benefit dinner for environmental protection.

   Synonymesfundraisergala

• Verbe désignant l'action de tirer un avantage, un profit ou un bienfait de quelque chose, ou d'apporter un tel avantage à quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving an advantage, profit, or gain from something, or to provide such an advantage.

1. Receive advantageB1formal

   To gain an advantage or profit from something.

   bénéficier de

   • Students benefit greatly from studying abroad.
   • The company benefited from the new tax policy.
   • She benefited from the mentorship program.

   Synonymesavailcapitalizegainprofitthrive

   Antonymeshurtlosesuffer

2. Provide advantageB1formal

   To be helpful or useful to someone or something.

   Profiter à, être bénéfique

   • The new law benefits small business owners.
   • Regular exercise benefits both physical and mental health.
   • This investment will benefit the entire community.

   Synonymesaidassistavailhelpprofitserve

   Antonymesdamagedisadvantageharmhurtimpair