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suspense in French

suspense in French is suspension, angoisse, anxiété — suspense means a feeling of nervous excitement or anxiety while waiting to find out what happens.

suspense in French

suspension
noun
The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
angoisse
noun
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
anxiété
noun
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
appréhension
noun
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
suspense
noun
(legal) 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.
angoisse
noun
(legal) 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.
anxiété
noun
(legal) 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.
appréhension
noun
(legal) 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.

What does "suspense" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of nervous excitement or anxiety while waiting to find out what happens.
    "The suspense was killing her as she waited for the results."
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suspense in a sentence

  • The suspense was killing her as she waited for the results.
  • The film builds suspense right up to the final scene.

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What is "suspense" in French?

"suspense" in French is suspension, angoisse, anxiété. suspense means: A feeling of nervous excitement or anxiety while waiting to find out what happens.

How do you use "suspense" in a sentence?

Example: "The suspense was killing her as she waited for the results." In French, "suspense" is suspension, angoisse, anxiété.

Are there other ways to say "suspense" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "suspense": suspension, angoisse, anxiété, appréhension, suspense.

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