verb🔗ShareApprouver, soutenirTo 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."Je soutiens la proposition.politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuivre, succéderTo follow in the next place; to succeed."After Maria's presentation finished, John will be seconding her by presenting his project next. "Après la présentation de Maria, John lui succédera en présentant son projet ensuite.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAssurerTo climb after a lead climber."After Sarah placed the protection, Mark began seconding, carefully cleaning the gear as he climbed behind her. "Après que Sarah ait placé la protection, Mark a commencé à assurer, nettoyant soigneusement le matériel pendant qu'il grimpait derrière elle.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.jobbusinessorganizationworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAppuyer, soutenirTo assist or support; to back.""Maria was seconding John's suggestion to hold the meeting on Tuesday." "Maria appuyait la suggestion de John de tenir la réunion mardi.aidorganizationpoliticsgovernmentactionChat 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.politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccompagner, seconderTo accompany by singing as the second performer."Maria was seconding her sister's song during the family karaoke night, harmonizing beautifully on the chorus. "Maria accompagnait la chanson de sa sœur pendant la soirée karaoké familiale, harmonisant magnifiquement sur le refrain.musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
