profond

French

Etymology

Latin profundus. Spelt profont in Old French, the d was added back to reflect the original Latin spelling.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pʁɔ.fɔ̃/ X-SAMPA: /pRO.fO~/

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• Rhymes: -ɔ̃
• Homophone: profonds

Adjective

profond m (feminine profonde, masculine plural profonds, feminine plural profondes)

1. deep

   le lac est profond de 100 mètres - the lake is 100 metres deep

2. profound

Related terms

• approfondir
• profondément
• profondeur