What does profond in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word profond in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use profond in French.

The word profond in French means deep, deep, deep, profound, profound, underlying, radical, plunging, heartland, in the depths of , deep within, in a deep sleep. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word profond

deep

adjectif (profondeur)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
On ne voyait pas l'eau tant le puits était profond.
The well was so deep you couldn't see the water.

deep

adjectif (loin de la surface)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette espèce de poisson vit en eaux profondes.
This type of fish lives in deep waters.

deep, profound

adjectif (personne, réflexion : réfléchi)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cet homme est profond : il ne se montre jamais superficiel.
That man is very deep; he never does anything superficial.

profound

adjectif (sentiment : grand, intense)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ils furent envahis d'une profonde joie.
They were filled with a profound joy.

underlying

adjectif (raison : profond)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quelle est la raison profonde de son changement ?
What is the underlying reason for this change in him?

radical

adjectif (changement : complet)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce fut un changement profond pour nous tous.
It was a radical change for all of us.

plunging

adjectif (décolleté : qui descend bas)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette actrice a fait sensation à Cannes avec son décolleté profond.
That actress made a splash at Cannes with her plunging neckline.

heartland

adjectif (péjoratif (provincial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce week-end, nous nous sommes aventurés en France profonde.
At the weekend we ventured into the heartland of France.

in the depths of , deep within

locution adverbiale (tout à l'intérieur de [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce geste le toucha au plus profond de lui-même.
The gesture touched him deeply.

in a deep sleep

locution adjectivale (profondément endormi)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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