English–French

“depth” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁofɔ̃dœʁ/

Example

Quelle est la profondeur de ce lac ?

How deep is this lake?

Illustration for profondeur (depth)

How to say “depth” in French

“Depth” in French is profondeur.

A vertical measure from a surface down to a bottom, or the inner depth that gives an idea, feeling, or experience weight.

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

Example sentences with profondeur

Elle apprécie la profondeur d'une conversation.

She appreciates the depth of a conversation.

Tips for using profondeur

  • Profondeur is feminine, so standard forms include la profondeur and une profondeur.

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