This is the 10966th most frequent French word.
pendu
"Hanged" or "hung."
Here, 'pendu' is used to describe the state of the painting being hung (suspended) on the wall.
Le tableau est pendu au mur.
The painting is hanging on the wall.
In this context, 'pendu' refers to someone being executed by hanging.
Il a été pendu pour ses crimes.
He was hanged for his crimes.
Here, 'pendu' is used figuratively to describe being captivated or fully attentive to someone's words.