This is the 2439th most frequent French word.
suspendu
"Hanging" or "suspended."
Here, the word 'suspendu' is used to describe something that is physically hanging or attached to a surface, such as a wall.
Le tableau suspendu au mur attire l'attention.
The painting hanging on the wall draws attention.
In this sentence, 'suspendu' conveys a figurative sense, describing a state of anticipation or captivation influenced by someone's speech.
Elle est restée suspendue à ses mots, attentive et captivée.
She was left hanging on his words, attentive and captivated.
Here, 'suspendu' is used to indicate a temporary halt or pause in an action or process.