Deuxième.
ETYM French, from Latin secundus second, properly, following, from sequi to follow. Related to Sue to follow, and cf. Secund.
1. Coming next after first.
2. Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude; SYN. 2nd, 2d.
3. (Music) A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first.
4. Having the second highest gear ratio.
1. Proche collaborateur.
2. Lieutenant.