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    Pendantes (en. Pending)

    /pɑ̃.dɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of jewelry that usually hangs from a part of the body, such as the ears.
    She wore magnificent silver pendants.
    Elle portait de magnifiques pendantes en argent.
    A decorative object fixed by a top point that leaves the lower part free.
    The pendants of the chandelier added elegance to the room.
    Les pendantes de la lustre ajoutaient de l'élégance à la pièce.

    Etymology

    The word 'pendante' derives from the verb 'pendre', meaning to be suspended.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have pendants
    To be in a difficult or disadvantageous situation.
    avoir des pendantes
    ear pendants
    Earrings that dangle.
    pendantes d'oreilles
    pendants on her ears
    To have a style or an accessory that attracts attention.
    pendantes à ses oreilles

    Related Words

    to hang
    To hang or suspend something.
    pendre
    pendant
    Suspended jewelry, often worn on a necklace.
    pendentif
    earrings
    A type of jewelry that partially encircles the ear.
    boucles

    Slang Meanings

    Jewelry that attracts attention.
    Her pendants were really bling.
    Ses pendantes étaient vraiment bling.
    Eccentric or flashy accessories.
    She is a fan of pendants that stand out.
    C'est une accro aux pendantes qui sortent de l'ordinaire.