second violon

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sə.ɡɔ̃ vjɔ.lɔ̃/

Noun

second violon m (plural seconds violons)

1. (music) second fiddle, second violin

   Coordinate term: premier violon

Usage notes

• This term generally does not translate English second fiddle in its figurative sense; second couteau is used instead.