suspense

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman suspens as in en suspens, from Old French suspens.

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Singular
suspense

Plural
uncountable

suspense (uncountable)

  1. the condition of being suspended
  2. the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc
  3. the unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology 1

Nominalisation of the feminine form of suspens.

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  • IPA: /sys.pɑ̃ns/

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suspense f.

  1. suspense (1)

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From English suspense.

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  • IPA: /sys.pɛns/

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suspense m.

  1. suspense (2 and 3)
    Cet acteur à jouer dans beaucoup de films à suspense.

[edit] Italian

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English

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suspense f. inv.

  1. suspense (all senses)

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French suspense, from English.

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suspense m. (plural suspenses)

Singular
suspense m.

Plural
suspenses m.

  1. suspense