deepen in French
deepen in French is approfondir, intensifier, devenir plus profond — deepen means to make or become deeper.
deepen in French
approfondir
(transitive) To make deep or deeper
intensifier
devenir plus profond
(intransitive) To become deeper
What does "deepen" mean?
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verb To make or become deeper.
"Years of erosion deepened the canyon."
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verb To make or become more intense, serious, or extreme.
"Their friendship deepened after they survived the crisis together."
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verb To make or become darker in colour, or lower in tone or pitch.
"The sky deepened to purple as the sun went down."
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deepen in a sentence
- Years of erosion deepened the canyon.
- The river deepens sharply past the old bridge.
- Their friendship deepened after they survived the crisis together.
- The recession deepened as more factories closed.
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What is "deepen" in French?
"deepen" in French is approfondir, intensifier, devenir plus profond. deepen means: To make or become deeper.
How do you use "deepen" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of erosion deepened the canyon." In French, "deepen" is approfondir, intensifier, devenir plus profond.
Are there other ways to say "deepen" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "deepen": approfondir, intensifier, devenir plus profond.
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