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/sə.ɡɔ̃.dɛʁ/

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Translation

secondary, minor, side

Word origin

From Latin secundarius ('of the second rank'), from secundus ('second, following'). English 'secondary' is the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
secundarius
English cognates
secondary

Grammar

Masc pluralsecondaires

Examples

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This problem remains a minor one.

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She teaches at a secondary school.

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The side effects are rare.

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The supporting part suits him very well.

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We took a minor road.

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This word is part of lesson 55.