avantage
/a.vɑ̃.taʒ/masculine
The English word advantage is translated into French as avantage.
avantage is a masculine noun referring to any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means that is particularly favorable to success. You can use the phrase à son avantage to describe something that serves someone's interests or benefits them.
Meaning: any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success (noun)
Which one should you use?
While avantage is the noun for an advantage, avantager is the verb meaning to provide someone with an edge or to advantage them.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
avantage is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/a.vɑ̃.taʒ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly add an 'e' at the end of the word in English, but in French, the word is spelled avantage (ending in 'e') and is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While avantage is the direct translation, French speakers often use atout (literally 'trump card') when referring to a strategic advantage or a personal strength.
- If you are talking about a 'perk' of a job, such as a company car, a French speaker will often use the term avantage en nature rather than just avantage.
- The word avantage is built from the root avant, meaning 'before' or 'in front'. This suggests that an advantage is something that places you physically or chronologically ahead of others.
Examples in context
- C'est à son avantage.It is to his advantage.This sentence is useful for showing how to use avantage in the phrase 'to his advantage'.Tatoeba #1053876 by sacredceltic, translation #42164 by CM
- C'est à ton avantage.It's to your advantage.This sentence is useful for showing how to use avantage in the phrase 'to your advantage'.Tatoeba #3515154 by sacredceltic, translation #3295127 by marafon
- Il a un petit avantage.He has a small advantage.This sentence is useful for showing how to use avantage when describing a small advantage.Tatoeba #1737720 by sacredceltic, translation #1737373 by Spamster
- L'entreprise a un avantage concurrentielThe company has a competitive advantage.
- Cela offre des bénéfices considérablesThis offers significant advantages.
- Son expérience est un atout majeur pour l'équipeHis experience is a major advantage for the team.
- C'est mieux, ça a plus d'avantagesIt's better, it has more advantages.
- Le bon côté, c'est que cela permet de gagner du tempsThe advantage is that it saves time.
- Dans cette compétition, ton expérience est un avantage indéniableIn this competition, your experience is an undeniable advantage.
- Je dois souligner les bénéfices de cette nouvelle approcheI have to emphasize the advantages of this new approach.
- Son point fort est un avantage pour l'équipeHis strong point is an advantage for the team.
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing a job opportunity.
- ManonCe poste a un grand avantage.This position has a great advantage.
- GabrielLequel est-ce, Manon ?Which one is it, Manon?
- ManonLe salaire est très élevé.The salary is very high.
- GabrielC'est un avantage important, Gabriel.That is an important advantage, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “advantage” translations and entries avantage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avantage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
