No. 3,279 in French
suspense
A feeling of tension or uncertainty about what will happen.
In a sentence
La fin du film nous a tenus en suspense.
The end of the movie kept us in suspense.
Here, 'suspense' is used to describe a feeling of anticipation or anxiety about what will happen next.
Ils ont créé un suspense incroyable avec leurs effets spéciaux.
They created an incredible suspense with their special effects.
In this context, 'suspense' refers to the atmosphere or tension built up in the storyline or setting.
Le suspense de cette histoire est bien développé.
The suspense in this story is well-developed.
This usage of 'suspense' discusses the literary or cinematic technique aimed at maintaining the audience's interest and anticipation.
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