cliffhanger

• Substantif désignant une situation, une compétition ou un épisode d'une histoire dont l'issue est incertaine ou se termine sur un moment de tension, laissant le public dans l'attente du dénouement.

A noun referring to a situation, contest, or story episode where the outcome is uncertain or ends in suspense, leaving the audience eager for resolution.

1. Uncertain outcomeB2informal

   A contest or situation where the result remains unknown until the very last moment.

   Suspense jusqu'au dénouement

   • The election was a real cliffhanger, with the winner decided by only a few votes.
   • The final match of the tournament was a cliffhanger that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
   • The game turned into a cliffhanger when the underdog team tied the score in the final seconds.

   Synonymesdead heatphoto finishsqueakertoss-up

   Antonymescertaintyforegone conclusionsure thing

2. Suspenseful endingB2informal

   An episode of a story, film, or series that ends at a critical moment, leaving the audience eager to know what happens next.

   Fin en suspense

   • The season finale ended on a cliffhanger, with the hero trapped in a burning building.
   • The book's final chapter was a cliffhanger, making readers desperate for the sequel.
   • The TV show used a cliffhanger to ensure viewers would tune in for the next episode.

   Synonymeshook