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    Second (en. Second)

    /sə.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of measure of time.
    You have to wait a few seconds before continuing.
    Il faut attendre quelques secondes avant de continuer.
    Second element of a series.
    This is the second book in the trilogy.
    C'est le second livre de la trilogie.
    Person or thing in second position.
    She finished in second place in the competition.
    Elle a terminé en seconde place au concours.
    adjective
    Who comes after the first.
    He is the second son in the family.
    Il est le second fils de la famille.
    Something secondary.
    Her health is my second priority.
    Sa santé est ma seconde priorité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'secundus' meaning 'the following'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    first and second
    This refers to the first and second position.
    premier et second
    to put in second place
    Means not to prioritize something.
    mettre au second plan
    a second chance
    A new opportunity.
    une seconde chance
    back cover
    The cover page of a book, often with additional information.
    deuxième de couverture

    Related Words

    second
    Unit of time equal to one second.
    seconde
    two
    Number that represents two units.
    deux

    Slang Meanings

    A 'second' can refer to a sidekick or assistant.
    Call my second to help me.
    Appelle mon second pour qu'il m'aide.
    A 'second' in a school context can refer to a student in the second year.
    He is in the second year of high school.
    Il est en seconde au lycée.