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cliff-hanging

/ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ɪŋ/

Traduction: Qualifie une situation, une histoire ou un événement plein de suspense et dont l'issue reste incertaine, souvent utilisé pour des récits feuilletonnants qui se terminent sur un moment de tension.

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adjective

/ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • frQualifie une situation, une histoire ou un événement plein de suspense et dont l'issue reste incertaine, souvent utilisé pour des récits feuilletonnants qui se terminent sur un moment de tension.

Describes a situation, story, or event that is full of suspense and leaves the outcome uncertain, typically used in the context of serialized narratives.

  1. Full of suspenseB2informal

    Describes a situation, story, or event that is extremely exciting and leaves you uncertain about what will happen next.

    frPlein de suspense

    • The final episode of the series was absolutely cliff-hanging.
    • The election results were cliff-hanging, with the lead changing every hour.
    • The movie ended on a cliff-hanging note, making everyone eager for the sequel.

    Synonymesexcitinggrippingnail-bitingnerve-rackingrivetingsuspensefultensethrilling

    Antonymesboringdullpredictabletametedious

Formes
  • more cliff-hanging comparative form
  • most cliff-hanging superlative form