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    Profusion (en. Profusion)

    pʁɔfyzyɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Large quantity of things that are found in abundance.
    There was a profusion of flowers in the garden.
    Il y avait une profusion de fleurs dans le jardin.
    State of extreme wealth or abundance.
    Her house is decorated with a profusion of art objects.
    Sa maison est décorée avec une profusion d'objets d'art.
    An overwhelming excess.
    This profusion of ideas makes the discussion difficult.
    Cette profusion d'idées rend la discussion difficile.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'profusio', which means 'the act of pouring out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in profusion
    In large quantities, in abundance.
    en profusion
    a profusion of
    A very large quantity of something.
    une profusion de
    to give in profusion
    To give a lot of something, without counting.
    donner en profusion

    Related Words

    profusely
    In an abundant or excessive manner.
    profusément
    profuse
    Which manifests in large quantities.
    profuse
    profusional
    Characteristic of a profusion.
    profusionnel

    Slang Meanings

    Too much of something, almost an excess.
    This dish is served with a profusion of sauce.
    Ce plat est servi avec une profusion de sauce.
    It’s the big unpacking, it’s everywhere.
    The market was a profusion of colors and sounds.
    Le marché était une profusion de couleurs et de sons.