What does profiter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word profiter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use profiter in French.

The word profiter in French means make the most of , take advantage of, take advantage of, do good, thrive, take advantage of the opportunity to do , make the most of the opportunity to do, you must take advantage of it, seize the moment, live each moment to the full, carpe diem, enjoy your youth, enjoy being young, make the most of your youth, benefit from 's wisdom. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word profiter

make the most of , take advantage of

verbe transitif indirect (jouir des avantages)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'ai profité du beau temps pour aller me promener. Nous adorons cet endroit, nous profitons beaucoup de nos vacances.
We love this place and we are enjoying our vacation a lot.

take advantage of

verbe transitif indirect (tirer un profit abusif)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Bruno est trop gentil et tous ses neveux profitent de lui.
Bruno is too nice and all of his nephews take advantage of him.

do good

verbe transitif indirect (être favorable à [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Son séjour à la mer lui profite beaucoup.
His stay at the seaside is doing him a lot of good.

thrive

verbe intransitif (familier (se développer, grossir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Mais dis donc, tu as bien profité pendant tes vacances !
Well then, you thrived during vacation!

take advantage of the opportunity to do , make the most of the opportunity to do

locution verbale (saisir l'occasion pour)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'ai envie de m'aérer. Je vais sortir. Et je vais en profiter pour acheter du pain.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. I'm going for a walk and I'll pop into the hairdresser's to make an appointment while I'm at it.

you must take advantage of it

(c'est le bon moment pour [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

seize the moment, live each moment to the full, carpe diem

locution verbale (tirer profit, satisfaire un désir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nous voilà enfin tous réunis, profitons de l'instant présent !

enjoy your youth, enjoy being young, make the most of your youth

locution verbale (s'amuser tant qu'on est jeune)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mais sors, amuse-toi, il faut que tu profites de ta jeunesse !
Go out and have fun; make the most of your youth!

benefit from 's wisdom

locution verbale (bénéficier d'explications avisées)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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