bénéficier

Senses

1. 1.

   to benefit from, to enjoy

   to gain an advantage or derive profit from something

2. 2.

   to receive, to get

   to obtain a privilege, reduction, or special treatment

3. 3.

   to profit by

   to take advantage of a favorable situation or opportunity

Examples

• "Les employés bénéficient d'une réduction de 20% sur tous les produits."

  Employees receive a 20% discount on all products.

• "Elle a bénéficié d'une excellente formation universitaire."

  She benefited from excellent university education.

• "Grâce à sa rareté, ce vieux tableau bénéficie d'une grande valeur marchande."

  Thanks to its rarity, this old painting benefits from great market value.

Usage

Bénéficier is typically used with the preposition 'de' (bénéficier de). It is a formal, mid-register verb common in business, legal, and administrative contexts. Often found in passive constructions with faire (faire bénéficier quelqu'un de quelque chose: to provide someone with a benefit).