No. 1,905 in French
profondeur
Depth.
In a sentence
La profondeur de l'océan est fascinante.
The depth of the ocean is fascinating.
Used to describe the measurement of depth as a physical dimension.
Il réfléchit avec une profonde profondeur.
He reflects with a profound depth.
Used metaphorically to emphasize the intensity of thought.
La peinture manque de profondeur émotionnelle.
The painting lacks emotional depth.
Describes the quality or substance in an abstract or artistic context.
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