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    Plongeait (en. Dived)

    /plɔ̃ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of quickly descending under water.
    He was diving into the sea with enthusiasm.
    Il plongeait dans la mer avec enthousiasme.
    To suddenly enter a situation or activity.
    She was diving into her studies to earn her degree.
    Elle plongeait dans ses études pour obtenir son diplôme.
    To sink into an emotion or feeling.
    He was sinking into melancholy after his departure.
    Il plongeait dans la mélancolie après son départ.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old French 'plongier', meaning to enter under water.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dive into work
    To dedicate oneself intensely to professional tasks.
    plonger dans le travail
    to dive into reading
    To immerse oneself passionately in a book.
    plonger dans la lecture
    to dive into the heart of the subject
    To get deeply involved in a topic.
    plonger au cœur du sujet

    Related Words

    diving
    Action of diving into water.
    plongée
    diver
    Person who practices scuba diving.
    plongeur
    scuba diving
    Activity consisting of exploring underwater.
    plongée sous-marine

    Slang Meanings

    To dive into a party.
    This weekend, he decided to dive into the party without worrying about the consequences.
    Ce week-end, il a décidé de plonger dans la fête sans se soucier des conséquences.
    To be immersed in problems.
    He is so immersed in his problems that he does not see the solutions.
    Il est tellement plongé dans ses problèmes qu'il ne voit pas les solutions.