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    Pendaient (en. Hung)

    [pɛ̃dɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate a suspended position.
    The lanterns were hanging from the branches of the trees.
    Les lanternes pendaient des branches des arbres.
    To be in a state of waiting or dependence.
    The exam results depended on the jury's decision.
    Les résultats de l'examen pendaient de la décision du jury.
    To show a resigned or passive attitude.
    He looked at the sky with a thoughtful expression, as if he were hanging on to his thoughts.
    Il regardait le ciel avec un air pensif, comme s'il pendait à ses pensées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pendere', meaning 'to be suspended'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hanging by a thread
    To be in a precarious situation.
    pendre à un fil
    to celebrate a housewarming
    To celebrate moving into a new house.
    pendre la crémaillère
    to punish someone severely
    To punish someone severely.
    pendre quelqu'un haut et court

    Related Words

    to hang
    To hang or suspend something.
    pendre
    to suspend
    To temporarily stop something.
    suspendre
    to hook
    To fix something to a support.
    accrocher

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a tough spot.
    This situation really has me hanging, I don't know what to do anymore.
    Cette situation me fait vraiment pendre, je ne sais plus quoi faire.
    To be in a bind.
    He is still hanging, I'm waiting for him to decide.
    Il est encore pendu, j'attends qu'il se décide.