What does the cryptic crossword clue "French department being on benefits, their consumers are idle (7)" mean?

The definition is "their consumers are idle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOT (synonym="departement 46") + USES (synonym="benefits") = LOTUSES; definition: "their consumers are idle" The answer is LOTUSES.

French department being on benefits, their consumers are idle (7)

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