suspense
/səˈspɛns/ nom B2En français : suspension, suspense, angoisse, anxiété
- The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
- The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
- The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
- A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
- A deadline. · She sent us that assignment with a suspense of noon tomorrow.
Pluriel suspenses
Dans la bibliothèque
When the written examinations at the end of each month were held the suspense was terrible.
The Queen’s class listened in breathless suspense for her answer.
Fancy living a fortnight in such suspense!
As I must, therefore, conclude that you are not serious in your rejection of me, I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love by suspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females.”
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