La profondeur
Example: La profondeur du lac impressionne tous les visiteurs chaque été.
Definition
"La profondeur" refers to the distance from the surface to the bottom of an object or space, often used to describe how deep something is, such as water, a hole, or a concept. It indicates the extent of depth in a physical or abstract sense.
Etymology
The French word "la profondeur" comes from the Latin 'profunditas,' which means 'depth' or 'deep place.' The root 'profundus' means 'deep.' Did you know that this word shares its origin with the English word 'profound,' highlighting both physical depth and deep meaning?
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"La profondeur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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