suspense

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[edit] English

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

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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] Etymology 1

Nominalisation of the feminine form of suspens.

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  • IPA: /sys.pɑ̃ns/

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suspense f. (plural suspenses)

  1. suspense (state of being suspended)

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From English suspense.

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  • IPA: /sys.pɛns/

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suspense m. (plural suspenses)

  1. suspense (emotion; feeling)
    Cet acteur a joué dans plusieurs films à suspense.

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English

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suspense f. inv.

  1. suspense (all senses)

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suspense

  1. vocative masculine singular of suspensus

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French suspense, from English.

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suspense m. (plural suspenses)

  1. suspense
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