suspense in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for suspense in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

suspense [Brit səˈspɛns, Am səˈspɛns] N

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suspense in the PONS Dictionary

suspense Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to keep sb in suspense
to keep sb awake/in suspense
to break the suspense [or tension]
I can't bear the suspense
American English

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Storms were a time of high suspense as the storm tossed their ship heavily from side to side and end to end.
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He thought such an alteration would eliminate the suspense element of the program.
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Elsewhere, the usual critiques apply: terrible acting, zero suspense, laughable logic and the promise of another one next year.
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They are easy to understand, and yet worded in such a way as to guarantee a long-lasting suspense.
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Unfortunately, the tension and suspense quickly deflates into genre cliches as movie goes on.
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This provided genuine ambiguity and suspense as to what role, ultimately, he would play in the films.
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Critics say it doesn't offer enough suspense or scares to justify its addition to the genre.
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An interesting scenario which had the potential to turn into a good, suspense thriller.
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A critic noted the director was losing his touch, criticizing that aspects were almost cartoonish but praised his ability to maintain the viewer's suspense.
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The director once again chose a contemporary investigative story that takes viewers on a breathless roller coaster ride of suspense and intrigue.
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