bénéfice — meaning in English

English meaning

• benefit noun An advantage, gain, or help that comes from something.
• gravy noun A sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
• profit noun The financial gain made after subtracting costs from revenue.

Senses

bénéfice is used for these senses in English:

• benefit An advantage; help or aid from something.
• benefit An event, such as a theatrical performance, given to raise funds for some cause.
• gravy (uncountable, informal) Unearned gain; extra benefit.
• profit (accounting, economics) Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
• profit (dated, literary) Benefit, positive result obtained.

benefit — full definition

1. noun An advantage, gain, or help that comes from something.
2. noun A payment provided under an insurance policy or government support scheme.
3. verb To gain an advantage; to be helped by something.

gravy — full definition

1. noun A sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
2. noun Informal: extra money or benefit gained easily, beyond what was expected.

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