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j'exploite

uses, makes use of, exploits (takes advantage of)

→ exploiter
exploit to exploit, make use of + e je/il/elle present; tu command
verb · first singular · present indicative Rare #29,810
uses, makes use of Often used for using a resource, situation, or opportunity to get a benefit.
FR: Elle exploite ses compétences pour trouver un meilleur travail.
EN: She uses her skills to find a better job.
exploits (takes advantage of) Often used when someone is treated unfairly (e.g., a worker being exploited).
FR: Le patron exploite ses employés.
EN: The boss exploits his employees.
Conjugation of exploiter
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First exploite —
Third exploite —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First exploite —
Third exploite —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second exploite —

Je n'exploite pas leur jardin.

I don't tend their garden.

J’ai l’impression qu’on m’exploite.

I feel like I'm being exploited.

On nous exploite.

They're exploiting us.

On les exploite, elles nous volent de temps en temps.

We exploit them, and they steal from us from time to time.

— Aquarius (2016)

On vous exploite !

You are being exploited!

— Astérix & Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre (2002)

Elle exploite la puissance fondamentale de l’univers.

It harnesses the fundamental power of the universe.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Depuis quand un juif exploite une pizzeria ?

Since when does a Jew run a pizzeria?

— Drive (2011)

Les femmes, on les exploite.

Women are exploited.

— Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959)

Peut-être qu'il n'exploite personne, lui.

Maybe he doesn't exploit anyone, though.

— Heureux comme Lazzaro (2018)

Il exploite quelques prostituées á Copacabana.

He exploits a few prostitutes in Copacabana.

— Troupe d'Élite (2007)