depth

UK
/dɛpθ/
US
/dɛpθ/

Translations

depthnoun
depths
pl
The depth of the swimming pool is about 10 feet.
La profondeur de la piscine est d'environ 10 pieds.
profondeursSurtout au pluriel pour désigner des parties profondes ou reculées.
The climbers disappeared into the depths of the cave.
Les grimpeurs ont disparu dans les profondeurs de la grotte.
Additional translations
profondeurSens sportif et organisationnel.
depthadjective
UK
/dɛpθ/
US
/dɛpθ/
Used only attributively before another noun (e.g., "depth gauge").
de profondeurEmploi attributif.
A depth gauge is essential equipment for divers.
Une jauge de profondeur est un équipement essentiel pour les plongeurs.
depthsnoun

depth

depths
pl
UK
/dɛpθs/
US
/dɛpθs/
She found herself in the depths of despair after losing her job.
Elle s’est retrouvée dans les profondeurs du désespoir après avoir perdu son emploi.
Additional translations
abîmesS’emploie surtout au figuré pour une intensité extrême ou un état très sombre.
tréfondsS’emploie pour les parties les plus profondes ou les plus intimes, surtout au sens abstrait.

Definitions

depthnoun
The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.
The depth of the swimming pool is about 10 feet.
The quality of being intense or profound.
The depth of his knowledge on the subject was impressive.
The complexity or intricacy of a situation or subject.
The novel's depth made it a challenging but rewarding read.
The degree of darkness or richness of a color.
The artist used various shades to achieve the depth in the painting.
A deep or remote part of a place, especially one that is difficult to reach; often occurs in the plural "depths".
The climbers disappeared into the depths of the cave.
The availability of competent substitutes or backups, especially within a sports team or organization.
The basketball team lacks depth at the center position.
depthadjective
Used attributively before another noun to indicate that the following noun measures or relates to depth.
A depth gauge is essential equipment for divers.
depthsnoun
The deepest or most intense part or point of something, such as an emotion, situation, or place.
She found herself in the depths of despair after losing her job.
The lowest or innermost parts of something, especially a body of water or the earth.
The submarine disappeared into the depths of the ocean.
A profound or extreme degree or amount of something.
The depths of winter can be harsh and unforgiving.