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seconded

/ˈsekəndɪd/ /sɪˈkɒndɪd/

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verb

Appuyer, seconder

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)

Examples :

"I second the motion."

J'appuie la motion.

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verb

Succéder, venir après

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

Examples :

"The new marketing director seconded the retiring director, taking over all her responsibilities after her last day. "

Le nouveau directeur marketing a succédé à la directrice sortante, reprenant toutes ses responsabilités après son dernier jour.

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verb

Seconder

To climb after a lead climber.

Examples :

"After Maria successfully led the difficult pitch, David seconded, carefully following the same route up the rock face. "

Après que Maria ait réussi à ouvrir la voie difficile, David a secondé, suivant attentivement le même itinéraire sur la paroi rocheuse.

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verb

Détacher, affecter temporairement

To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

Examples :

"The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."

L'officier de l'armée a été détaché pendant qu'il occupait une fonction civile.

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verb

Appuyer, soutenir

To assist or support; to back.

Examples :

"Maria proposed a bake sale, and John seconded her proposal. "

Maria a proposé une vente de pâtisseries, et John a appuyé sa proposition.

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verb

Appuyer, seconder

To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)

Examples :

"I second the motion."

J'appuie la motion.

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verb

Accompagner, seconder

To accompany by singing as the second performer.

Examples :

"The choir director often seconded the soprano during difficult high notes, providing vocal support. "

Le chef de chœur accompagnait souvent le soprano pendant les notes aiguës difficiles, fournissant un soutien vocal.

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