lucre

• Nom, souvent utilisé de manière informelle, désignant un gain ou un profit monétaire, surtout lorsqu'il est considéré comme une source de cupidité ou de corruption.

A noun, often used informally, referring to monetary gain or profit, especially when considered as a source of greed or corruption.

indénombrable

1. Money or profitC1informal

   An informal term for money, especially when gained in a way that is considered dishonest or greedy.

   argent (mal acquis)

   • He was only interested in filthy lucre, not in helping others.
   • The company's only goal was to amass as much lucre as possible.
   • She turned down the offer, claiming she wasn't motivated by lucre.

   Synonymesbreaddoughgeltmammonmoolahpelf

2. Financial gainC2formalbusiness

   The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time, including depreciation and other non-cash expenses.

   gain financier

   • The accountant calculated the lucre for the fiscal year.
   • Their lucre increased significantly after the merger.
   • The report detailed the company's lucre from the last quarter.

   Synonymesearningsgainincomeproceedsprofitrevenueyield