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    Suspension (en. Suspension)

    /syp.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of suspending an element.
    The suspension of classes was decided due to bad weather.
    La suspension du cours a été décidée en raison des intempéries.
    State of an object or a person that is suspended.
    The suspension of the lamp creates a dim atmosphere.
    La suspension de la lampe crée une ambiance tamisée.
    Temporary interruption of a service or an activity.
    The suspension of the bus line affects many users.
    La suspension de la ligne de bus affecte de nombreux usagers.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'suspensio', derived from 'suspendere' which means to suspend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suspension of payment
    Temporary interruption of payments.
    suspension de paiement
    suspension of patents
    Holding in abeyance of intellectual property rights.
    suspension de brevets
    suspension of guarantees
    Interruption of any granted guarantees.
    suspension de garanties

    Related Words

    suspend
    To temporarily cease something.
    suspendre
    suspended
    That is held in the air.
    suspendu

    Slang Meanings

    To be put at rest.
    After working well, I am in suspension mode this weekend.
    Après avoir bien travaillé, je suis en mode suspension ce week-end.
    To be stopped or blocked.
    He is in suspension due to his bicycle accident.
    Il est en suspension à cause de son accident de vélo.