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second-class

UK
/ˌsek.əndˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌsek.əndˈklæs/

Translations

second-classadjective
UK
/ˌsek.əndˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌsek.əndˈklæs/
de seconde zoneSe dit d'une personne, d'un groupe ou d'un statut considéré comme inférieur; registre courant.
Many immigrants were treated as second-class citizens in the early 20th century.
De nombreux immigrés étaient traités comme des citoyens de seconde zone au début du XXe siècle.
de deuxième classePour les billets, les places, les compartiments, l'hébergement ou une catégorie de voyage moins chère.
They could only afford second-class tickets for the train journey.
Ils ne pouvaient se permettre que des billets de deuxième classe pour le voyage en train.
Synonyms
substandard
suboptimal
mediocre
minor
subordinate
secondary
lesser
subpar
lower-grade
inferior
Antonyms
first-class
second-classnoun
second classes
pl
UK
/ˌsek.əndˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌsek.əndˈklæs/
personne de seconde zonePersonne considérée comme inférieure dans une société ou une organisation.
He felt like a second-class citizen because of the discriminatory laws.
Il se sentait comme une personne de seconde zone à cause des lois discriminatoires.
seconde classeCatégorie ou rang inférieur; surtout pour les transports et les services.
Passengers with second-class tickets boarded the train after those in first class.
Les passagers munis de billets de seconde classe sont montés dans le train après ceux de première classe.
Additional translations
tarif économiquePour le courrier non urgent; usage moins littéral mais naturel en français.
second-classadverb
Used to indicate the manner of sending mail or travelling in a second-class category.
en deuxième classePour le transport ou le courrier; emploi adverbial de l'expression.
We mailed the parcel second-class to save money.
Nous avons envoyé le colis en deuxième classe pour économiser de l'argent.

Definitions

second-classadjective
Regarded as inferior in quality, status, or importance compared to others of the same kind.
Many immigrants were treated as second-class citizens in the early 20th century.
Relating to or suitable for a lower or less expensive category, especially in travel or accommodation.
They could only afford second-class tickets for the train journey.
second-classnoun
A category or rank that is considered inferior to the first or highest class, often used in reference to accommodations, services, or social status.
Passengers with second-class tickets boarded the train after those in first class.
A postage rate for sending items that are not urgent, typically slower and less expensive than first-class mail.
She sent the package by second-class to save on shipping costs.
A person who is regarded as belonging to an inferior or subordinate group within a society or organization.
He felt like a second-class citizen because of the discriminatory laws.
second-classadverb
By second-class mail or travel accommodation; using a cheaper or slower service.
We mailed the parcel second-class to save money.
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