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plunge

UK
/plʌndʒ/
US
/plʌndʒ/
plunge back
plunge down
plunge in

Translations

plungenoun
plunges
pl
UK
/plʌndʒ/
US
/plʌndʒ/
chute brutale
The plunge from the cliff into the ocean was exhilarating.
La chute brutale de la falaise dans l’océan était exaltante.
She took a plunge into the pool to cool off from the summer heat.
Elle a fait un plongeon dans la piscine pour se rafraîchir de la chaleur estivale.
baisse brutale
The stock market took a plunge after the unexpected economic report.
Le marché boursier a connu une baisse brutale après le rapport économique inattendu.
Additional translations
saut dans l’inconnuSens figuré, pour une décision ou une entreprise risquée.
Synonyms
drop
dive
plummet
sudden fall
descend
fall
plungeverb
plunged
Past Simple
plunged
Past Participle
plunging
Gerund
UK
/plʌndʒ/
US
/plʌndʒ/
He plunged the knife into the thick steak.
Il a enfoncé le couteau dans le steak épais.
The children plunged into the pool with loud splashes.
Les enfants ont plongé dans la piscine en faisant de grandes éclaboussures.
The stock market plunged after the unexpected economic news.
Le marché boursier a chuté après la nouvelle économique inattendue.
Additional translations
plongerSens figuré, avec un complément introduit par « dans ».
Synonyms
jump
fall
descend
submerge
drop
sink
plummet
dive
Antonyms
ascend
rise
soar
plungeadjective
Used attributively to describe garments or necklines that are deeply cut or angled (e.g., "plunge bra", "plunge neckline").
plongeantSurtout pour un décolleté, une encolure ou une coupe.
She chose a plunge dress with a daring neckline for the gala.
Elle a choisi une robe à décolleté plongeant pour le gala.

Definitions

plungenoun
A sudden and rapid fall or drop, especially from a high place.
The plunge from the cliff into the ocean was exhilarating.
A sudden and significant decrease in value or amount.
The stock market took a plunge after the unexpected economic report.
An act of diving or jumping into water.
She took a plunge into the pool to cool off from the summer heat.
A risky or daring undertaking or decision.
Starting his own business was a big plunge, but he was ready for the challenge.
plungeverb
To jump or dive quickly and energetically.
The children plunged into the pool with loud splashes.
To fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, or rate.
The stock market plunged after the unexpected economic news.
To push or thrust quickly and forcefully.
He plunged the knife into the thick steak.
To suddenly experience a difficult or unpleasant situation.
She was plunged into despair after hearing the bad news.
plungeadjective
Low-cut or deeply angled in the front, especially referring to clothing or necklines.
She chose a plunge dress with a daring neckline for the gala.
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