Suspendue (en. Suspended)
/sy.spɑ̃.dy/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is held in the air, hung up.
The lamp is suspended from the ceiling.
La lampe est suspendue au plafond.
Refers to a situation pending a decision.
The permit request is suspended until further notice.
La demande de permis est suspendue jusqu'à nouvel ordre.
Connotation of uncertainty.
She has a heart suspended between two choices.
Elle a un cœur suspendu entre deux choix.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'suspendre' which means to hang or keep something in a state of suspension.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hold one's breath
To remain still and silent, as if holding one's breath.
suspendre la respiration
to suspend judgment
To wait to express an opinion on a question before having all the elements.
suspendre le jugement
Related Words
to suspend
Action of keeping something in the air.
suspendre
suspension
State of something that is suspended.
suspension
suspense
Emotion of waiting or uncertainty.
suspens
Slang Meanings
To be in a blur.
I am in suspended mode, I am waiting for news.
Je suis en mode suspendue, j'attends des nouvelles.
To be on a tightrope.
Her professional situation is suspended, anything can change.
Sa situation professionnelle est suspendue, tout peut changer.