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/pʁɔfɔ̃/

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Translation

deep, profound

Word origin

From Latin profundus ('deep, vast'), from pro ('forward, before') and fundus ('bottom').

Origin
Latin
Root
profundus
English cognates
profound, fund, foundation

Grammar

Feminineprofonde
Masc pluralprofonds
Fem pluralprofondes

Examples

Cette , .

This river is very deep here, be careful.

' .

He has a deep sleep and hears nothing.

.

His dark eyes are deep and full of mystery.

.

She has a very deep and beautiful voice.

Au , .

At the deep bottom of the well, you can see nothing.

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This word is part of lesson 29.