French word

second

Pronunciation

IPA/səgɔ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivesecond

Example

Il est le second candidat.

He is the second candidate.

Illustration for second (second)

More examples

Il a obtenu le second rôle dans ce film.

He got the supporting role in this film.

Core concept

The place immediately after the first in an ordered line.

Common phrases

  • le second rôle

    supporting role

  • le second semestre

    second semester

Similar words

deuxième: Occupying the number-two position after the first.
suivant: Following immediately after a person or thing.
prochain: Occurring at the next time or event.

Definition in French

Désigne la position immédiatement après la première dans un ordre, une série ou un classement.

Word origin

French second comes through Old French secont from Latin secundus, meaning following or next.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is seconde, with a pronounced final consonant, while masculine second usually has a silent final d.

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