French Expression · Advanced
Mettre à profit
To make good use of / To leverage
Pronunciation: METR ah pro-FEE
Meaning
To utilize a resource, opportunity, or skill in a beneficial way.
Example
Nous devons mettre à profit cette occasion unique.
We must make good use of this unique opportunity.
Practice tips
- Practice Mettre à profit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.