/pʁɔfɔ̃/
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
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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