Second
Second
Language note: Identical spelling, but French pronounce 'sec-ohnd'.
Culture note: The phrase 'une seconde!' often urges patience, meaning 'just a second!'.
Context: During a game, your friend gives you a countdown.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Second
[suh-kawN]
Second
A unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute.
Cela ne prendra qu'une seconde.
It will only take a second.
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