Le bénéfice
Example: L'entreprise a augmenté le bénéfice grâce aux nouvelles ventes.
Definition
"Le bénéfice" refers to the profit or financial gain obtained by a business or individual after subtracting all costs and expenses. It represents the positive difference between revenue and expenditure, often used to measure economic success, as in the phrase: The company increased its profit through new sales.
Etymology
The word "le bénéfice" originates from Latin 'beneficium', meaning 'a favor' or 'benefit'. Over time, it evolved in French to specifically denote the advantage or gain, especially in financial contexts. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of receiving something good or advantageous, which perfectly fits the concept of profit.
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"Le bénéfice" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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