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    Plonger (en. Dive)

    /plɔ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of submerging something in a liquid.
    He plunged the socks into the water to wash them.
    Il a plongé les chaussettes dans l'eau pour les laver.
    To immerse oneself in an activity or state.
    She immersed herself in her studies to pass her exam.
    Elle s'est plongée dans ses études pour réussir son examen.
    To descend rapidly into the depths.
    The diver dove to a depth of 30 meters.
    Le plongeur a plongé à 30 mètres de profondeur.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'plongier', which means 'to dive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    plunge into the dark
    To find oneself in a situation with no visibility or information.
    plonger dans le noir
    plunge into the heart of
    To engage deeply in something.
    plonger au cœur de
    plunge into the unknown
    To venture into an uncertain situation.
    plonger dans l'inconnu

    Related Words

    diving
    The act of diving, often used in the context of swimming or underwater exploration.
    plongée
    diver
    A person who dives, especially in a professional or sporting context.
    plongeur
    submersion
    The act of diving or the state of something that is diving.
    plongement

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    After losing his job, he sank into hardship.
    Après avoir perdu son emploi, il s'est plongé dans la galère.
    To start using drugs.
    He fell into addiction after a few parties.
    Il a plongé dans l'addiction après quelques soirées.