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No. 4,923 in French

seconds

"Seconds" in French refers to assistants or second-in-command.

In a sentence

  • Je cours 100 mètres en 12 secondes.

    I run 100 meters in 12 seconds.

    The word 'seconds' is used in its literal meaning of units of time measurement, indicating how long the action takes.

  • Les secondes passent vite quand on s'amuse.

    Seconds pass quickly when having fun.

    The word 'seconds' here refers to units of time passing during an enjoyable activity.

  • Les horloges doivent être ajustées pour chaque seconde écoulée.

    Clocks need to be adjusted for every second that has passed.

    The term 'seconde' represents precise moments or intervals of time, emphasizing the need for accuracy.

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