French Expression · Advanced
Au détriment de
To the detriment of / At the expense of
Pronunciation: oh day-tree-MAHN duh
Meaning
Causing harm or damage to something or someone, often as a result of an action that benefits another.
Example
Il a réussi, mais au détriment de sa santé.
He succeeded, but to the detriment of his health.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Au détriment de out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.