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How do you say "deep" in French?
profond
In French, "deep" is profond.
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Pronunciation
Say 'proh-FOHN' with two syllables and stress on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
Profond is masculine, profonde is feminine. Plurals are profonds and profondes. It describes both physical depth and emotional depth.
Example sentence
Cet océan est profond.
This ocean is deep.
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How to remember profond
Profond sounds like profound in English. They share the same meaning and root, making this an easy connection.
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Questions about profond
How do you say "deep" in French?
In French, "deep" is profond. It is a noun.
How is profond written in French?
profond is written using the standard French script.
How is profond used in a sentence?
Use profond as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Cet océan est profond. (This ocean is deep.).
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