suspendu
/sys.pɑ̃.dy/
The English phrase "suspended" is translated to French as suspendu.
suspendu is an adjective used to describe something that is interrupted or delayed. Note that suspendu can also mean something that is physically hanging, depending on the context. If you want to express that something is on hold or pending, you may use the phrase en attente.
Meaning: interrupted or delayed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, suspendu must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use suspendue for feminine nouns, suspendus for masculine plural nouns and suspendues for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sys.pɑ̃.dy/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- When a worker is suspendu from their job, it is often a temporary measure called a mise à pied, which literally means 'putting on foot'.
- French speakers use the term point de suspension to describe the ellipsis marks (…) used to indicate a thought is suspended.
- The adjective suspendu can describe a moment of absolute silence, as in un silence suspendu, implying the silence is heavy or breathless.
Examples in context
- Tu as été suspendu.You've been suspended.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has been suspended.Tatoeba #4598347 by sacredceltic, translation #1895554 by CK
- Il n'a pas été suspendu.He didn't get suspended.This sentence is useful for stating that someone did not get suspended.Tatoeba #12477062 by always, translation #8764735 by Amastan
- Twitter a suspendu son compte.Twitter suspended his account.This sentence is useful for showing how an account can be suspended.Tatoeba #11702697 by lbdx, translation #2853902 by CH
- La réunion a été mise en suspens jusqu'à nouvel ordre.The meeting has been suspended indefinitely.
- L'étudiant a été suspendu pour tricherie.The student was suspended for cheating.
- L'accusé a été suspendu de ses fonctions pendant l'enquête.The defendant has been suspended from his duties during the investigation.
- Les deux joueurs ont été exclus pour ne pas avoir respecté les règles.Both players have been suspended for not following the rules.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing a project that has been put on hold.
- LéaEst-ce que le projet est suspendu ?Is the project suspended?
- LucasOui, Lucas, tout est suspendu pour l'instant.Yes, Lucas, everything is suspended for now.
- LéaPourquoi le travail est-il suspendu ?Why is the work suspended?
- LucasOn attend le budget pour continuer.We are waiting for the budget to continue.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry suspendu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
