profiter
français → anglais/pʀɔfite/
1 verbe transitif indirect
profiter de [+ situation, occasion, crédulité] to take advantage of, [+ jeunesse, vacances] to make the most of
- les enfants en ont profité pour aller jouer dehors the children took advantage of the opportunity to go and play outside
- profitez de la vie ! make the most of life!
2 verbe transitif indirect
- profiter à quelqu’un to be of benefit to someone
- à qui profite le crime ? who would benefit from the crime?