profond
/pʁɔ.fɔ̃/
1.
adjectiveSing
deep (measuring a large distance from top to bottom; physical depth)
Le lac est profond, fais attention en nageant.
The lake is deep; be careful when swimming.
Synonyms:creux
2.
adjectiveSing
deep (showing great intensity, seriousness, or intellectual/emotional depth)
Un silence profond s'installa dans la salle.
A deep silence settled in the room.
Synonyms:intense, grave
3.
adjectiveSing
deep (used of sleep: sound, difficult to awaken)
Il est dans un sommeil profond, ne le réveille pas.
He is in a deep sleep; don't wake him up.
Synonyms:lourd
