Le bénéfice
Example: Le bénéfice de l'entreprise a augmenté cette année.
Definition
"Le bénéfice" refers to the financial gain or profit made by a business after deducting all expenses. It represents the positive difference between revenues and costs, indicating the company's successful performance in a given period, such as in the phrase: 'Le bénéfice de l'entreprise a augmenté cette année.'
Etymology
The word "le bénéfice" comes from the Latin word 'beneficium,' meaning 'a favor' or 'benefit.' Over time, it evolved in French to signify an advantage or profit, especially in financial contexts. Did you know? The original Latin term was often used to describe acts of kindness before gaining its economic meaning.
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"Le bénéfice" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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