Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Profondeurs (en. Depths)

    /pʁɔ.fɔ̃.dœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Measure of the distance between the surface and the bottom.
    The depths of the ocean are fascinating.
    Les profondeurs de l'océan sont fascinantes.
    Level of intensity or seriousness.
    He plunged into the depths of his thoughts.
    Il a plongé dans les profondeurs de ses pensées.
    Space or region that extends widely downward.
    The depths of the caves hide wonders.
    Les profondeurs des cavernes cachent des merveilles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'profunditas', which means 'depth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the depths of the soul
    deep inner or emotional reflections.
    dans les profondeurs de l'âme
    dive into the depths
    to become deeply involved in a subject or emotion.
    plonger dans les profondeurs
    the depths of the ocean
    the most distant and often dark areas of the sea.
    les profondeurs de l'océan

    Related Words

    depth
    Characteristic of being deep.
    profondeur
    depth of mind
    Ability to understand complex ideas.
    profondeur d'esprit
    depth of field
    Range of distances in a photographic image.
    profondeur de champ

    Slang Meanings

    Intense dive into an obscure subject.
    When he talks about philosophy, he gets lost in the depths.
    Quand il parle de philosophie, il se perd dans les profondeurs.
    State of melancholy or dark reflection.
    She is in her depths today, don't talk to her.
    Elle est dans ses profondeurs aujourd'hui, ne lui parle pas.