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    Pendait (en. Was hanging)

    /pɑ̃dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of suspending something from a support.
    The painting was hanging above the fireplace.
    Le tableau pendait au-dessus de la cheminée.
    Refers to something that is hung and leaves a part free.
    The curtains were hanging with hooks.
    Les rideaux pend aient des crochets.
    Refers to a person who is suspended in a state of waiting.
    He was hanging between hope and despair.
    Il pendait entre l'espoir et le désespoir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pendre', derived from the Latin 'pendere' meaning 'to be suspended'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hang in front of someone
    To be in imminent danger.
    pendre au nez
    to hang out with the big shots
    To be involved with those who are influential or powerful.
    pendre avec les grandes
    to hang an apple
    To wait for something to happen.
    pendre une pomme

    Related Words

    to hang
    The action of suspending something.
    pendre
    to suspend
    To hang something in such a way that it does not touch the ground.
    suspendre
    to hook
    To attach something to a support.
    accrocher

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a precarious situation.
    He was hanging like a rag before going home.
    Il pendait comme un bolo avant de rentrer chez lui.
    To be very tired.
    After this party, I am completely spent.
    Après cette fête, je suis complètement pendu.