plunge

• Nom désignant une immersion brève dans l'eau ou une chute raide et rapide.

A noun referring to a brief swim in water or a steep and rapid fall.

1. A brief swimB1informal

   A short, often refreshing swim in water, especially in the sea or a pool.

   bain rapide

   • After the hike, they took a quick plunge in the lake.
   • She enjoyed a morning plunge in the ocean.
   • The cold plunge woke him up instantly.

   Synonymesbathedipsplashswim

2. A steep and rapid fallB2formal

   A sudden, steep, and fast drop or descent.

   chute brutale

   • The stock market took a dramatic plunge yesterday.
   • The plane's plunge was terrifying for the passengers.
   • The economy experienced a sharp plunge in the last quarter.

   Synonymesdescentdivedropfallnosedivetumble

   Antonymesascentclimbrise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une chute ou une plongée rapide et soudaine dans quelque chose, ou pour indiquer une introduction brusque dans un état ou une condition.

A verb used to indicate the act of falling or diving quickly and suddenly into something, or to cause something to enter a specified state or condition abruptly.

1. Thrust or throw intoB2formal

   To push or force something quickly and forcefully into something else, especially a liquid or substance.

   Plonger (dans)

   • She plunged the knife into the watermelon.
   • He plunged his hands into the cold water.
   • The diver plunged into the pool without hesitation.

   Synonymesdipdrivedunkimmersepushramsticksubmergethrust

   Antonymesextractwithdraw

2. Drop steeplyB2formal

   To fall or descend suddenly and rapidly from a high point.

   Plonger (chute rapide)

   • The stock market plunged by 10% in one day.
   • The temperature plunged below freezing overnight.
   • The plane plunged thousands of feet before stabilizing.

   Synonymesdescenddivedropfallnosedivepitchplummettumble

   Antonymesascendclimbrisesoar

3. Dash violently or with great speedB2formal

   To move or rush forward with great force, speed, or impetuosity.

   se précipiter

   • The horse plunged through the forest at full gallop.
   • He plunged into the crowd to escape the chaos.
   • The car plunged down the steep hill out of control.

   Synonymesboltcareerchargedashflyhurtlelungerushshoottear

4. Begin with vigorB2informal

   To start an activity or undertaking with great energy and enthusiasm.

   Se lancer avec vigueur

   • She plunged into her new job with determination.
   • He plunged into the project without any preparation.
   • They plunged into the debate with passion.

   Synonymesembark onset abouttackle

5. Cause to be immersedB2formal

   To cause someone or something to be fully involved or submerged in a particular state or activity.

   Plonger (dans un état)

   • The news plunged the family into grief.
   • The crisis plunged the country into chaos.
   • His words plunged her into deep thought.

   Synonymesdipdouseduckdunkengulfimmersesinksubmerge

   Antonymesextractretractwithdraw

6. Fall abruptlyB2formal

   To drop suddenly and sharply, often in a way that is unexpected or dramatic.

   plonger (chute brutale)

   • The cliff plunges straight into the ocean.
   • The road plunges steeply into the valley.
   • The waterfall plunges over the edge of the rock.

   Synonymescrashdivedropnosediveplummettumble

   Antonymesascendclimbrisesoarsurge

7. Immerse briefly into a liquidB1formalculinary

   To dip something quickly into a liquid to wet, coat, or saturate it.

   Tremper brièvement dans un liquide

   • She plunged the fabric into the dye for a few seconds.
   • He plunged the brush into the paint.
   • The chef plunged the vegetables into boiling water.

   Synonymesdipdousedunkimmersesousesubmerge

8. Devote oneself fullyB2formal

   To commit oneself completely to a particular activity, cause, or way of life.

   Se consacrer entièrement

   • She plunged herself into her studies to prepare for the exam.
   • He plunged into the world of art with total dedication.
   • They plunged themselves into volunteer work after the disaster.

   Synonymescommitdedicatedevoteengageimmerse

   Antonymesditherhesitatevacillatewaver