verb🔗ShareAppuyer, seconderTo agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)"I second the motion."J'appuie la motion.politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuccéder, venir aprèsTo follow in the next place; to succeed."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.actionbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeconderTo climb after a lead climber."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.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétacher, affecter temporairementTo transfer temporarily to alternative employment."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.jobbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAppuyer, soutenirTo assist or support; to back."Maria proposed a bake sale, and John seconded her proposal. "Maria a proposé une vente de pâtisseries, et John a appuyé sa proposition.aidgovernmentpoliticsorganizationactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAppuyer, seconderTo agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)"I second the motion."J'appuie la motion.politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccompagner, seconderTo accompany by singing as the second performer."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.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
