Profonde (en. Deep)

/pʁɔ.fɔ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which goes far in space or time.
The sea is very deep here.
La mer est très profonde ici.
Which has an intense or serious character.
She has a deep sadness in her eyes.
Elle a une profonde tristesse dans ses yeux.
Refers to extensive knowledge or understanding.
He has a deep understanding of philosophy.
Il a une profonde compréhension de la philosophie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'profundus', meaning deep.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep reflection
Intense or serious reflection on a subject.
profonde réflexion
deep gratitude
Intense feeling of gratitude.
profonde gratitude
deep sorrow
Pain felt intensely.
profonde douleur

Related Words

depth
Distance measured vertically or to the bottom of something.
profondeur
depth of field
In photography, the distance within which objects appear sharp.
profondeur de champ
depth of thought
Ability to think deeply.
profondeur de pensée

Slang Meanings

Very strong or intense in an emotional context.
His love for music is deep.
Son amour pour la musique est profonde.
Impressive or striking.
This film had a profound impact.
Ce film avait une portée profonde.