conversation profonde
In French, "deep conversation" is translated as conversation profonde.
The phrase refers to a serious and thoughtful discussion regarding complex or personal topics.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun conversation and the adjective profonde, which literally means "deep".
Which one should you use?
While conversation profonde implies emotional or philosophical depth, the alternative une discussion sérieuse is more commonly used to describe a discussion that is formal or focused on a specific problem.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because conversation is a feminine noun, the adjective profonde must take the feminine form ending in -e, as seen in une conversation profonde. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural -s suffix, resulting in des conversations profondes.
Did you know?
- While conversation profonde describes the quality of the talk, French speakers often use the phrase refaire le monde ('to remake the world') when a deep conversation becomes an ambitious attempt to solve all of humanity's problems.
- The noun conversation is a direct loan from the Latin conversātiōnem, which originally referred to the act of living or dwelling with others rather than just speaking.
- To describe a conversation that is not just deep but 'heart-to-heart', French speakers use the phrase une discussion à cœur ouvert ('a discussion with an open heart').
Examples in context
- Nous avons eu une conversation profonde sur les questions de la vie et de la mort.We had a deep conversation about life and death.
- Lors de la réunion, nous avons eu un échange intellectuel stimulant sur les problèmes sociaux.During the meeting, we had a stimulating intellectual exchange on social issues.
- Nous avons eu une discussion approfondie sur le sens de la vie et la quête du bonheur.We had an in-depth discussion about the meaning of life and the pursuit of happiness.
- Hier soir, nous avons eu une discussion profonde sur nos rêves et aspirations.Last night, we had a deep discussion about our dreams and aspirations.
- On a eu une conversation sérieuse sur les défis de la vie et comment les surmonter.We had a serious conversation about the challenges of life and how to overcome them.
- Cet échange profond nous a permis de mieux nous comprendre l'un l'autre.This deep exchange allowed us to understand each other better.
- Nous avons eu une conversation profonde sur la vie.We had a deep conversation about life.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are talking after a dinner party.
- ManonMerci pour cette conversation profonde, Lucas.Thank you for this deep conversation, Lucas.
- LucasMoi aussi, j'ai beaucoup apprécié notre échange.Me too, I really appreciated our exchange.
- ManonCela fait du bien de parler vraiment.It feels good to actually talk.
- LucasJe suis d'accord, c'est assez rare aujourd'hui.I agree, it's quite rare nowadays.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conversation, CC BY-SA 4.0.
