English–French

“deep” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁofɔ̃/

Example

La mer est profonde.

The sea is deep.

Illustration for profond (deep)

How to say “deep” in French

“Deep” in French is profond.

A deep layer beneath the visible surface represents a thought, feeling, or work with substantial intensity, complexity, and reach.

Full entry for profond: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with profond

Fais une respiration profonde pour te calmer.

Take a deep breath to calm yourself.

Tips for using profond

  • The feminine form is profonde and the plural forms are profonds and profondes, so the adjective must agree with the noun it describes.

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