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profiter

to take advantage

verb pro-fee-TEH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

to benefit from

Usage Note

Profiter is most commonly used with de — profiter de means 'to make the most of' or 'to take advantage of' something (an opportunity, the weather, one's youth). It is not inherently negative; profite bien de tes vacances! means 'enjoy your holidays!'. When it is exploitative, context makes it clear. The noun is profit or bénéfice.

Examples

"Profite du beau temps!"

Natural Translation

Make the most of the nice weather!

Literal Translation

Profit of-the beautiful time

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