🇫🇷 How to say

“second” in French

seconde
Illustration of "second" in a French cultural setting
A runner glances at the timer as they cross the finish line, seeing the seconds tick by in bold digital numbers.

Usage note

Used just like 'second' in English for brief moments or precise timing, often in everyday speech to ask for patience or measure short durations.

Examples

  • Attends une seconde !

    Wait a second!

  • Il arrive dans quelques secondes.

    He's arriving in a few seconds.

  • Chaque seconde compte.

    Every second counts.

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What does "seconde" mean?

  • A. second
  • B. Tuesday
  • C. lesson
  • D. pants

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