profitez-en
The English phrase "enjoy it" is translated into French as profitez-en.
The phrase is used to tell someone to make the most of a good situation or opportunity. While English uses the verb "to enjoy", the French version uses a verb that more closely translates to "to make the most of" or "to take advantage of" a situation.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, profitez-en means "profit from it". It is composed of the verb profiter (to profit or make use of) and the pronoun en (of it or from it).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form profitez-en is the imperative form used for the formal vous or for a plural "you".
Did you know?
- Because profiter can mean 'to take advantage of', using profitez-en toward a person instead of a situation could accidentally imply you are exploiting them.
- In English, 'enjoy' is a pleasant feeling, but in French, profiter carries a hint of being opportunistic or even predatory, similar to how one might 'profit' from a loophole.
- French speakers sometimes use the phrase profiter de la vie to describe a philosophy of hedonism or living for the moment.
Examples in context
- Profitez-en tant que vous pouvez !Enjoy it while you can.This sentence is useful for telling someone to enjoy a situation while they still have the chance using profitez-en.Tatoeba #1973422 by sacredceltic, translation #1972623 by CK
- Profitez-en, c'est gratuit !Enjoy it, it's free!This sentence is useful for encouraging someone to enjoy something because it is free using profitez-en.Tatoeba #12638997 by menaud, translation #12638978 by menaud
- Profitez-en lors de votre séjour à Paris!Enjoy it during your stay in Paris!
- Profitez-en bien!Enjoy it thoroughly!
- Appréciez-le pendant votre séjour en France.Enjoy it during your stay in France.
- Amuse-toi bien à la fête ce soir!Enjoy yourself at the party tonight!
- Amuse-toi bien pendant tes vacances!Enjoy yourself during your vacation!
- Profite de ton voyage!Enjoy your trip!
- Profite bien de la soirée!Enjoy the evening!
- Vous avez une semaine de vacances, profitez-en !You have a week of vacation, enjoy it!
Example conversation
Nathan is starting a long vacation.
- ChloéTu pars enfin en vacances, Nathan !You're finally going on vacation, Nathan!
- NathanOui, j'ai vraiment hâte de partir.Yes, I'm really looking forward to leaving.
- ChloéC'est mérité, alors profitez-en bien !It's well-deserved, so enjoy it!
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Chloé !Thank you very much, Chloé!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
