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No. 2,348 in French

plonge

"Plonge" in English means "dive" or "plunge."

In a sentence

  • Je plonge dans la piscine chaque matin.

    I dive into the pool every morning.

    Here, 'plonge' is used as a verb meaning 'dive,' referring to the action of immersing oneself upwards and into the water.

  • La cuisine plonge dans l'obscurité lorsque la lumière s'éteint.

    The kitchen plunges into darkness when the light goes out.

    In this case, 'plonge' describes a situation where an area is metaphorically engulfed by darkness, showcasing its use in depicting phases or transitions.

  • Son regard plonge dans les profondeurs de l'océan.

    Her gaze plunges into the depths of the ocean.

    Here, 'plonge' is metaphorically used to depict intense focus or immersion, specifically of her gaze deeply into a concept or location.

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