profond

French

Etymology

From Middle French profond, from Old French profont, modified, based on its Latin origin, from parfunt, parfont, from Latin profundus. Spelt profont in Old French, the d was later added back to reflect the original Latin spelling.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁɔ.fɔ̃/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔ̃
  • Homophone: profonds

Adjective

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

  1. deep
    le lac est profond de 100 mètres - the lake is 100 metres deep
  2. profound

Further reading


Middle French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French profont.

Adjective

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

  1. deep (of water, etc.)

Noun

profond m (plural profonds)

  1. bottom (lowest part)

Descendants

References

  • profond on Dictionnaire du Moyen Français (1330-1500) (in French)
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