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    Plongea (en. Dived)

    [plɔ̃ʒe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of descending rapidly into a liquid.
    He plunged into the swimming pool to cool off.
    Il plongea dans la piscine pour se rafraîchir.
    To engage intensively in an activity.
    She dove into her studies to pass her exams.
    Elle plongea dans ses études pour réussir ses examens.
    To drop something into a liquid.
    He dipped the piece of bread into the soup.
    Il plongea le morceau de pain dans la soupe.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'plonger', originating from Old French 'plongier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dive into work
    To become deeply engaged in work.
    plonger dans le travail
    to dive into the unknown
    To venture into an uncertain situation.
    plonger dans l'inconnu
    to have one's head spinning
    To feel dizzy or lost.
    avoir la tête qui plonge

    Related Words

    diving
    The act of diving, often used in the context of scuba diving.
    plongée
    diver
    A person who dives, whether in a sporting or professional context.
    plongeur
    submersion
    The act of diving or immersing.
    plongement

    Slang Meanings

    To leap in without thinking.
    He dove into the project without really thinking about it.
    Il a plongé dans le projet sans vraiment y penser.
    To be deeply involved in a situation.
    She is completely immersed in her new job.
    Elle est complètement plongée dans son nouveau job.