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bénéfique

beneficial

adjective beh-neh-FEEK Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From Latin beneficus (generous, kind).

Usage Note

Bénéfique describes something that produces a good or healthful effect, as in un effet bénéfique sur la santé ('a beneficial effect on health'). It is invariable in form (same for masculine and feminine). Do not confuse with bénéficiaire (beneficiary) or bénéfice (profit, benefit).

Examples

"L'exercice est bénéfique pour la santé."

Natural Translation

Exercise is beneficial for health.

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