Profonds (en. Deep)

/pʁɔ.fɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That goes far in depth.
The oceans are very deep.
Les océans sont très profonds.
That is intense or significant in its meaning or content.
He has deep thoughts about life.
Il a des pensées profondes sur la vie.
That is distant from the surface.
The well is very deep.
Le puits est très profond.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

deep sleep
A restorative and pleasant sleep.
un sommeil profond
to think deeply
To reflect in an intense and serious manner.
penser profondément
to have deep roots
To have ties or origins that are deeply rooted.
avoir des racines profondes

Related Words

depth
Distance from the surface to a point located below.
profondeur
deeply
In depth, in an intense manner.
profondément
deepening
The act of making something deeper.
profondation

Slang Meanings

Very nuanced knowledge or opinions.
He has deep ideas about politics.
Il a des idées profonds sur la politique.
State of advanced intoxication.
He is already in a deep state tonight.
Il est déjà dans un profond ce soir.