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    Pendu (en. Hanged)

    /pɛ̃dy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person or an object that is suspended.
    The hanged man was hanging from the branch of the tree.
    Le pendu était accroché à la branche de l'arbre.
    When speaking of a person, refers to someone who has lost their life by hanging.
    A hanged man was found in the old woods.
    On a retrouvé un pendu dans le vieux bois.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'hung' comes from the verb 'to hang'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be hung
    To be in danger, in a precarious situation.
    être pendu
    to hang something in someone's face
    To make an unpleasant remark to someone.
    pendre quelque chose au nez
    to throw a housewarming party
    To have a party for the housewarming.
    pendre la crémaillère

    Related Words

    to hang
    To fix something by one end.
    pendre
    to suspend
    To hang or hold something in the air.
    suspendre

    Slang Meanings

    To have precarious situations.
    This project is a bit hung, I don't know if it will come to fruition.
    Ce projet est un peu pendu, je ne sais pas s'il va aboutir.
    To be in a sickly or depressed state.
    He has been really hung since his dismissal.
    Il est vachement pendu depuis son licenciement.