It's fringe benefits you idiot.
by I M A Dogg April 15, 2007
A term coined by French economist, Emil Minty, in 1983. Known as FRINGE BENEFITS in the United States, France adopted this mantra to celebrate additional employee benefits approved by then president François Mitterrand. By 1984, most management level workers in Paris and Marseille were given a company car, subsidized meals, and health insurance.
Pepe: Tiago, how is your new job as assistant manager of the Eiffel tower gift shop?
Tiago: Not great but I really do enjoy the FRENCH BENEFITS. Complementary meals at the Eiffel Cafe and a Fiat 500 company car after one year of service.
Pepe: Congrats, Tiago. Sounds amazing!
Tiago: Not great but I really do enjoy the FRENCH BENEFITS. Complementary meals at the Eiffel Cafe and a Fiat 500 company car after one year of service.
Pepe: Congrats, Tiago. Sounds amazing!
by Willis Kwok May 29, 2021
Alternative name for sexually transmitted infections.
When you had sex with a girl and you came away with more than you bargained for, you got sex with french benefits.
"Man, I heard you did it with that HOT chick"
"Dude, not cool, she gave me french benefits!"
When you had sex with a girl and you came away with more than you bargained for, you got sex with french benefits.
"Man, I heard you did it with that HOT chick"
"Dude, not cool, she gave me french benefits!"
by Toomanytocount April 10, 2009