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    Secondes (en. Seconds)

    /sɛ.kɔ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of time measurement equivalent to 1/60 of a minute.
    The clock shows that the meeting will start in a few seconds.
    L'horloge montre que la réunion commencera dans quelques secondes.
    A very short period.
    It took only a few seconds for the sphinx to reveal its face.
    Il a fallu seulement quelques secondes pour que le sphinx révèle son visage.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'secunda', which means 'the second'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in a few seconds
    in a very brief period of time.
    en quelques secondes
    in an instant
    in a very quick manner.
    en un instant
    second chance
    a second opportunity.
    seconde chance

    Related Words

    timer
    Device that tracks elapsed time in seconds.
    minuteur
    stopwatch
    Instrument for measuring time with high precision.
    chronomètre

    Slang Meanings

    Fast
    He left in seconds, I didn't even have time to say goodbye.
    Il est parti en secondes, je n'ai même pas eu le temps de le saluer.
    A short period of time
    Wait a second, I'll be right back.
    Attends une seconde, je reviens tout de suite.