La profondeur
Example: La profondeur de ses réflexions impressionne tous les experts présents.
Definition
"La profondeur" refers to the quality of being deep, either physically or figuratively. It often describes the extent or intensity of something, such as thoughts, emotions, or measurements, indicating significant insight or complexity.
Etymology
The term "la profondeur" comes from the French word 'profond,' meaning deep, which itself originates from the Latin 'profundus.' Did you know that 'profundus' literally means 'bottomless' or 'very deep,' reflecting the idea of something extending far below the surface?
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"La profondeur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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