English-French translations for suspense

• suspense
  Il y a bien eu un problème, mais je maintiens encore un moment le suspense. There really was a problem, but I am going to keep you in suspense for a little longer.
• suspens

Definition of suspense

• The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time
• the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc
• A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent
• Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding
• Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt

Related words

• suspenseful
• unsuspenseful
• in suspense
• keep in suspense