depth

• Nom désignant la distance du haut ou de la surface jusqu'au fond de quelque chose, ou la qualité d'être profond ou approfondi.

A noun referring to the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something, or the quality of being deep or profound.

1. Distance from top to bottomA2formal

   The measurement of how deep something is, from the surface to the bottom.

   profondeur

   • The depth of the swimming pool is two meters.
   • They measured the depth of the ocean using sonar.
   • The hole was dug to a depth of five feet.

   Synonymesdeepness

2. Complexity or intensityB2formal

   The quality of being deep, intense, or profound in thought, feeling, or meaning.

   profondeur (au sens figuré)

   • The novel has great emotional depth.
   • Her speech showed a surprising depth of knowledge.
   • The discussion lacked depth and was too superficial.

   Synonymescomplexitydeepnessgravityintensityprofoundnessprofundityseriousnesssignificancesubstanceweight

   Antonymesshallownesssuperficiality

3. Strength of color or soundB1formal

   The intensity or richness of a color, sound, or other sensory quality.

   Profondeur (intensité, richesse)

   • The painting has a remarkable depth of color.
   • The depth of his voice made it very commanding.
   • The sunset displayed an incredible depth of orange and red.

   Synonymesdeepnessfullnessintensityresonancerichnesssaturationstrengthvividness

   Antonymesflatnesspalenessshallownessweakness