profit

• Nom désignant le gain financier ou le bénéfice obtenu lorsque le produit d'une activité commerciale dépasse les coûts, les dépenses et les impôts.

A noun referring to the financial gain or benefit obtained when the amount of revenue from a business activity exceeds the costs, expenses, and taxes involved.

1. Financial gainB1formalbusiness

   The amount of money earned after deducting costs, expenses, and taxes.

   profit (gain financier)

   • The company reported a profit of $5 million this quarter.
   • They reinvested their profits into new technology.
   • After paying all expenses, the net profit was higher than expected.

   Synonymesearningsgainproceedsreturnsurplusyield

   Antonymesloss

2. Benefit or advantageB1formal

   A beneficial or useful outcome gained from an action or situation.

   bénéfice, avantage

   • There is little profit in arguing with him.
   • She gained great profit from reading that book.
   • The profit of this experience is the knowledge we acquired.

   Synonymesadvantageassetavailbenefitboongainplusvalue

   Antonymesdetrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• Verbe désignant l'action de tirer un avantage financier ou autre de quelque chose, ou de bénéficier d'une situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining a financial or other advantage from something.

1. Gain financial benefitB1formal

   To obtain a financial gain or advantage from an activity or investment.

   tirer profit

   • The company profited from the new marketing strategy.
   • He profited greatly from selling his shares early.
   • Small businesses often profit from local customer loyalty.

   Synonymesbenefitclearearngainnetpayrealizereturnyield

   Antonymeslose

2. Benefit or gain advantageB2formal

   To gain an advantage or benefit from something, not necessarily financial.

   tirer profit

   • She profited from the valuable advice of her mentor.
   • Students profit from studying in a quiet environment.
   • He profited from the experience of working abroad.

   Synonymesavailbenefitcapitalizegaintake advantage

   Antonymeslose