The term “auteur plongée” doesn’t have a widely accepted or single meaning. It depends on the context, specifically the language and field it’s used in. Here are some possibilities:
French diving context:
• “Auteur de livres de plongée”: In the context of French diving, “auteur plongée” could simply mean “author of diving books.” Alain Foret, for example, is the main author of the popular Plongée Plaisir series and is sometimes referred to as an “auteur plongée.”
Cinematographic context:
• “Diving-themed auteur”: If used in a discussion about films, it could potentially refer to a director or filmmaker who specializes in movies with strong diving themes or underwater sequences. Someone like James Cameron, with films like “The Abyss” and “Titanic,” might be considered an “auteur plongée” in this context.
Metaphorical meaning:
• “Deep thinker/explorer”: Less likely, but “auteur plongée” could also be interpreted metaphorically as someone who excels at deep thinking, introspection, or exploring hidden depths of knowledge or the human psyche.
Misinterpretation:
• Misidentified word: It’s also possible that “auteur plongée” is a misidentification or misspelling of another term, such as “auteur plongeur” (author-diver) or “plongeur d’auteur” (auteur-diver, emphasizing their artistic approach to diving).