Also means
steep descent
Usage Note
Plongée is the past participle of plonger used as a noun. La plongée sous-marine ('scuba diving') is a popular leisure activity in France. In cinema and photography, une prise de vue en plongée is a high-angle shot looking down on the subject, contrasting with une contre-plongée (low-angle).
Examples
"Il pratique la plongée sous-marine depuis dix ans."
Natural Translation
He has been scuba diving for ten years.

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