Seconder (en. To second)

/səkɔ̃de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To back or support an action or a person.

He decided to support his friend in his ambitious project.

Il a décidé de seconder son ami dans son projet ambitieux.

To give support to a proposal.

She supported the proposed resolution during the meeting.

Elle a secondé la résolution proposée lors de la réunion.

To serve as a substitute or assistant.

The director asked his assistant to support him during his absence.

Le directeur a demandé à son adjoint de le seconder durant son absence.

Comes from the Latin 'secundare', which means 'to follow' or 'to support'.

to support a proposal

To provide support for a proposed idea.

seconder une proposition

to support a candidate

To endorse someone's candidacy.

seconder un candidat

second

Someone who helps or assists a leader or manager.

second

assistance

Assistance or help provided in case of need.

secours

To help someone informally

I will support him in his mission, even if it’s not official.

Je vais le seconder dans sa mission, même si ce n'est pas officiel.

To do the work instead of someone else

I supported him by taking on his responsibilities for a week.

Je l'ai secondé en prenant ses responsabilités durant une semaine.