second degré
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Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
second degré m (uncountable)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see second, degré; second degree
- (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