second degré

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sə.ɡɔ̃ də.ɡʁe/

Noun

second degré m (uncountable)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see second,‎ degré; second degree
2. (figuratively) sense of irony, lack of seriousness; offbeat humour

   Synonym: deuxième degré

   Antonym: premier degré

   prendre au second degré ― to not take something literally; to get the irony

Derived terms

• équation du second degré