fruire

to enjoy, to benefit from

verb froo-EE-reh Rare

Origin: Latin frui (to enjoy, to have the use of)

Usage Note

Fruire is a formal verb typically used with di — fruire di un servizio means 'to make use of a service'. It is an -isc- verb in the present tense: fruisco, fruisci, fruisce. In everyday speech godere or usufruire cover similar ground; fruire is preferred in official and cultural contexts (e.g. fruire di un'agevolazione fiscale).

Examples

"Tutti i cittadini possono fruire di questo servizio."

Natural Translation

All citizens can benefit from this service.

Literal Translation

All the citizens can benefit from this service.

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