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UK//ˈsɛkəndz//US//ˈsɛkəndz//

Sens de Seconds

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

In simple words: A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.

Seconds dans une phrase

  • The race was decided by a few seconds.
  • Please wait a few seconds before speaking.
  • She finished the puzzle in under 60 seconds.
  • Count to ten, then take a deep breath for a few seconds.
  • He stared at the clock, counting the seconds before it rang.

Comment utiliser Seconds

Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.

Grammar pattern

countable noun; can be used in expressions

Memory hint

Think of a clock ticking; each tick is a 'second'.

Mots liés

Collocations with Seconds

  • few seconds
  • split seconds
  • last seconds

Synonyms for Seconds

Opposites of Seconds

Common mistakes with Seconds

  • Confused with 'minutes' when referring to short time.
  • Using 'second' incorrectly instead of 'seconds' in plural contexts.
  • Mispronouncing as 'sec-onds' instead of 'secs'.

Compare Seconds with Moment, Instant

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Questions fréquentes sur "Seconds"

Que signifie "Seconds"?

A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.

Quelle est la définition de "Seconds"?

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

Comment utiliser "Seconds" dans une phrase?

The race was decided by a few seconds.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de "Seconds"?

Please wait a few seconds before speaking.

Quels sont les synonymes de "Seconds"?

Quelques alternatives courantes : moment, instant, tick.

Quel est le contraire de "Seconds"?

Les sens opposés incluent minutes, hours.

Quels mots vont avec "Seconds"?

Il s'associe souvent à few seconds, split seconds, last seconds.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec "Seconds"?

Confused with 'minutes' when referring to short time. Using 'second' incorrectly instead of 'seconds' in plural contexts. Mispronouncing as 'sec-onds' instead of 'secs'.

Comment prononce-t-on "Seconds"?

US: //ˈsɛkəndz//, UK: //ˈsɛkəndz//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser "Seconds"?

Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.