take advantage of

profiter de, tirer parti de

Utiliser quelque chose à sa disposition parce que cela apporte un avantage.

En anglais simple : To use something available to you because it is helpful or useful.

• Take advantage of the free lessons.
• We took advantage of the sunshine and went swimming.
• Are you taking advantage of your library membership?

Comment l'utiliser : take advantage of something (We took advantage of the free bus service.)

Synonymes : make use of, use

Expressions courantes : take advantage of something, take advantage of discounts

abuser de, exploiter

Utiliser injustement quelqu’un ou sa situation pour en tirer un avantage personnel.

En anglais simple : To use someone or their situation unfairly for your own benefit.

• Do not take advantage of her kindness.
• The company took advantage of workers who needed jobs.
• He felt that his friends were taking advantage of him.

Comment l'utiliser : take advantage of someone/something (They took advantage of her lack of experience.)

Synonymes : exploit, use

Expressions courantes : take advantage of someone, take advantage of kindness