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profit

UK
/ˈprɒfɪt/
US
/ˈprɑːfɪt/

Translations

profitnoun
profits
pl
UK
/ˈprɒfɪt/
US
/ˈprɑːfɪt/
avantageAu sens de bénéfice ou d'intérêt obtenu.
There is no profit in worrying about the past.
Il n'y a aucun avantage à s'inquiéter du passé.
The company reported a significant increase in profit this quarter.
L'entreprise a annoncé une augmentation importante de son bénéfice ce trimestre.
Additional translations
profitSurtout en langue économique ou comptable.
profitAu sens de bénéfice, surtout dans un registre économique.
Synonyms
gain
yield
advantage
proceeds
return
benefit
revenue
earnings
Antonyms
loss
profitverb
profited
Past Simple
profited
Past Participle
profiting
Gerund
UK
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US
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The company profited greatly from the new marketing strategy.
L'entreprise a beaucoup profité de la nouvelle stratégie marketing.
Additional translations
tirer profitTourne plus naturellement dans certains contextes.
Synonyms
gain
derive
reap
earn
benefit
Antonyms
forfeit
suffer
lose
profitadjective
UK
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US
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Used chiefly attributively before a noun (e.g., profit margin, profit motive).
lucratifSurtout pour un secteur, une activité ou une entreprise.
Regulators differentiate between profit-oriented enterprises and nonprofit organizations.
Les régulateurs distinguent les entreprises lucratives des organisations à but non lucratif.
Additional translations
rentableQuand l'accent est mis sur la rentabilité.

Definitions

profitnoun
A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
The company reported a significant increase in profit this quarter.
An advantage or benefit obtained from an action or situation.
There is no profit in worrying about the past.
profitverb
To gain a financial advantage or benefit.
The company profited greatly from the new marketing strategy.
To derive benefit or advantage from a situation.
She profited from the experience by learning new skills.
profitadjective
Operating with the intention of making money; for-profit.
Regulators differentiate between profit-oriented enterprises and nonprofit organizations.
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