French Word · Intermediate
bénéfice
profit / benefit
Pronunciation: bay-nay-FEESS
Meaning
Financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
Example
L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice record cette année.
The company achieved record profit this year.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice bénéfice 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 intermediate-level French word.