deep

• Qualifie ce qui s'étend loin vers le bas depuis le sommet ou la surface, ou ce qui est intense, sérieux ou difficile à comprendre pleinement.

Describes something that extends far down from the top or surface, or is profound in nature.

1. A1formal

   Extending far down from the top or surface.

   profond

   • The lake is very deep in the middle.
   • They dug a deep hole for the foundation.
   • The water was deep enough to swim in.

   Synonymesbottomlesscavernousprofoundunfathomableyawning

   Antonymesshallow

2. Profound or intenseB1formal

   Very great or intense in degree, especially of a feeling or condition.

   profond, intense

   • She felt a deep sense of gratitude.
   • He was in a deep sleep.
   • The movie left a deep impression on me.

   Synonymesardentearnestextremeferventgreatintensepassionateprofoundstrong

   Antonymesshallowsuperficialsurfacetrivial

3. Complex or difficult to understandB2formal

   Difficult to understand or penetrate intellectually.

   Profond (difficile à comprendre)

   • The philosopher's ideas are too deep for me.
   • This is a deep and complex subject.
   • Her analysis was surprisingly deep for a student.

   Synonymesabstruseesotericinscrutableprofoundreconditesubtleunfathomableweighty

   Antonymesshallowsuperficial

4. A2formal

   Low in pitch; not high or shrill.

   grave (son)

   • He has a deep, resonant voice.
   • The deep sound of the drum echoed through the hall.
   • She spoke in a deep, calm tone.

   Synonymesbassgraveheavylowresonantsonorousthroaty

   Antonymeshighsharpshrill

• Adverbe signifiant 'loin vers le bas' ou 'à grande profondeur', souvent employé au sens figuré pour indiquer l'intensité ou le caractère approfondi (par exemple, 'creuser profondément', 'respirer profondément'). Il coïncide formellement avec l'adjectif et ne comporte pas de terminaison -ly.

An adverb meaning 'far down' or 'to a great depth,' often used figuratively to indicate intensity or thoroughness (e.g., 'dig deep,' 'breathe deep'). It is identical in form to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. To a great depthA2formal

   At or to a considerable distance below the surface.

   profondément

   • The submarine dove deep into the ocean.
   • They dug deep to find the buried treasure.
   • The roots of the tree grow deep into the ground.

   Synonymesdeeply

   Antonymesshallowsuperficially

2. Intensely or profoundlyB2formal

   In a way that involves strong emotions or deep thought.

   Profondément (au sens figuré)

   • He felt deep in his heart that he was right.
   • She thought deep about the meaning of the poem.
   • They were deep in conversation for hours.

   Synonymesdeeplyintenselykeenlyprofoundlyseriouslystronglythoroughly

   Antonymeslightlyshallowlysuperficially

3. Far into a period of timeB1informal

   Late or far into a particular period, especially night or winter.

   Au plus profond de

   • They stayed up deep into the night talking.
   • The festival continued deep into the winter months.
   • He worked deep into the evening to finish the report.

   Synonymesfarwell

• Nom désignant un endroit, une zone ou une partie profonde, en particulier la partie la plus profonde d'une étendue d'eau, ou un état profond.

A noun referring to a deep place, area, or part of something, especially the deepest part of a body of water or a profound state or condition.

1. The deep part of the seaB2formal

   The part of the ocean or sea that is far from the shore and has great depth.

   Le large

   • The ship sailed into the deep.
   • Creatures of the deep are rarely seen by humans.
   • They explored the mysteries of the deep.

   Synonymesabyssmainoceansea

   Antonymesshoalsurface

2. The middle or most intense partB2formal

   The most intense, profound, or central part of something.

   le cœur, le plus profond

   • He was in the deep of his thoughts.
   • She found herself in the deep of the forest.
   • In the deep of winter, the lake freezes over.

   Synonymesbosomcentercoreheartmiddlemidstthick

   Antonymesedgemarginperipherysurface