No. 1,174 in French
profonde
Deep.
In a sentence
La forêt est silencieuse et profonde.
The forest is silent and deep.
In this sentence, 'profonde' is used as an adjective to describe the physical depth or the immersive quality of the forest.
Elle ressent une tristesse profonde après la perte.
She feels a profound sadness after the loss.
Here, 'profonde' describes the intensity and depth of the emotional state, illustrating its figurative usage.
Une compréhension profonde de ce sujet est nécessaire.
A profound understanding of this subject is necessary.
In this context, 'profonde' conveys the comprehensive and thorough nature of the understanding required.
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