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    Suspendu (en. Suspended)

    [sys.pɑ̃.dy]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is suspended in the air.
    The lamp post is suspended above the street.
    Le lampadaire est suspendu au-dessus de la rue.
    Refers to a situation that is pending or undecided.
    His fate is suspended on the jury's decision.
    Son sort est suspendu à la décision du jury.
    Refers to a state between two perceptions or two possibilities.
    She was suspended between anxiety and hope.
    Elle était suspendue entre l'angoisse et l'espoir.

    Etymology

    From the verb suspend, from the Latin 'suspendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suspend a judgment
    To wait before making a decision.
    suspendre un jugement
    to be suspended on something
    To be in a state of waiting regarding something.
    être suspendu à quelque chose
    to suspend operations
    To temporarily stop activities.
    suspendre les opérations

    Related Words

    suspension
    The action of suspending something.
    suspension
    to suspend
    To put something on hold.
    suspendre
    suspended potential
    The state of an unrealized possibility.
    potentiel suspendu

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a delicate or uncertain situation.
    I am suspended between two choices; I don’t know what to do.
    Je suis suspendu entre deux choix, je ne sais pas quoi faire.
    To be awaiting a response.
    His call is still pending; I don’t have any news yet.
    Son appel est toujours suspendu, je n'ai pas encore de nouvelles.