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    Plonge (en. Dive)

    /plɔ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To jump into the water.
    He dives into the pool.
    Il plonge dans la piscine.
    To descend quickly into a place.
    The submarine dives to great depths.
    Le sous-marin plonge à une grande profondeur.
    To immerse oneself in a situation or subject.
    She dives into the book with passion.
    Elle plonge dans le livre avec passion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plumbare,' meaning 'to dive.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dive into work
    to fully commit to one’s professional tasks.
    plonger dans le travail
    to dive deep into
    to examine a topic in depth.
    plonger au fond de
    headfirst
    to engage in a situation without hesitation.
    la tête la première

    Related Words

    diving
    Action of diving or the result of this action.
    plongée
    dive
    A jump into the water, a dive.
    plongeon
    diver
    A person who dives, especially in an aquatic environment.
    plongeur

    Slang Meanings

    To be deeply involved in an experience or field.
    He is really immersed in his studies.
    Il est vraiment plongé dans ses études.
    To plunge into a dark state of mind.
    Since his breakup, he is completely sunk in melancholy.
    Depuis sa rupture, il est complètement plongé dans la mélancolie.