Profondément (en. Deeply)

/pʁɔ.fɔ̃.dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a very intense or serious manner.
She is profoundly moved by this film.
Elle est profondément touchée par ce film.
To a considerable degree.
He has profoundly changed his way of thinking.
Il a profondément changé sa façon de penser.
Regarding feelings or ideas.
He deeply feels the need for justice.
Il ressent profondément la nécessité de justice.

Etymology

From the Latin 'profundus', meaning 'deep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

profondément ému
profoundly moved
profoundly moved
profondément important
profoundly important
profoundly important
affecter profondément
profoundly affect
profoundly affect

Related Words

depth
The state of being deep; the vertical distance downward.
profondeur
deep
Which has great depth.
profond
depth of field
The area of distance in a photographic scene that is accepted as sharp.
profondeur de champ

Slang Meanings

In a very intense way.
He was really affected, you know, it was deeply.
Il a vraiment été affecté, tu sais, c'était profondément.
Figuratively, it touches deeply.
This song speaks to me deeply.
Cette chanson me parle profondément.