second source

ˈsɛkənd sɔːrs
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Translation of second source into French

Noun

1.

supply

alternative supplier or provider of information or materials
deuxième source source alternative f
  • They turned to a second source when the primary supplier failed to deliver on time.Ils se sont tournés vers une deuxième source lorsque le fournisseur principal n'a pas livré à temps.
2.

research

TECH.
backup or additional reference or evidence in research or reporting
TECH.
  • Her thesis was strengthened by citations from a second source for each major point.Sa thèse a été renforcée par des citations d'une deuxième source pour chaque point majeur.
3.

technology

TECH.
company licensed to make another's electronic components
TECH.
seconde source
  • The firm became a second source for microchips.L'entreprise est devenue une seconde source pour les microprocesseurs.
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Synonyms and analogies of second source in English

Examples of second source in a sentence

  • A second source confirmed the news.
  • The journalist confirmed the story with a second source.
  • A second source provided additional details for the article.
  • They became a second source for the new processors.
  • The company was chosen as a second source for the components.

Translations of "second source" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
deuxième sourcenf.

Her argument was strengthened by a second source supporting her claims.

Son argument a été renforcé par une deuxième source appuyant ses revendications.

seconde sourcenf.

The words become my second source of inspiration for developing the collection.

Les mots deviennent alors ma seconde source d'inspiration pour développer la collection.

autre sourcenf.

Private firms are the second source of waste management services.

Le secteur privé est l'autre source de services de gestion des déchets.

source secondairenf.

A second source can provide a different viewpoint on the situation.

Une source secondaire peut offrir un point de vue différent sur la situation.

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Other translations for second source:

  • source alternativenf.

second source: Examples and translations in context

The second source requested anonymity, fearing retaliation from their superiors.

La deuxième source a demandé l'anonymat, craignant des représailles de sa hiérarchie.

The scientist cross-referenced the data with a second source for validation.

Le scientifique a croisé les données avec une deuxième source pour validation.

With no reliable second source, the paper decided to postpone airing the report.

Sans deuxième source fiable, le journal a décidé de retarder la diffusion du reportage.

Adding a second source can provide a more comprehensive view of the topic.

Ajouter une deuxième source peut offrir une vision plus complète du sujet.

In journalism, a second source adds credibility to the news report.

Dans le journalisme, une deuxième source ajoute de la crédibilité au reportage.

A second source interview revealed surprising details about the event.

Une interview de deuxième source a révélé des détails surprenants sur l'événement.

This second source, from within the police, contradicted the ministry's figures.

Cette deuxième source, issue de la police, contredisait les chiffres du ministère.

Researchers often consult a second source to validate their findings.

Les chercheurs consultent souvent une deuxième source pour valider leurs conclusions.

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