hanging

• Action de suspendre quelque chose; exécution par pendaison; revêtements muraux décoratifs suspendus.

The act or process of suspending an object from above without support from below; also refers to execution by suspending a person by the neck, or decorative materials designed to be mounted on walls or ceilings.

1. Act of suspendingB1formal

   The action or process of attaching something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and free to move below, commonly used for objects like pictures, lights, or fabrics.

   suspension

   • The careful hanging of the artwork ensured it remained secure on the wall.
   • Proper hanging of curtains requires precise measurement of the window frame.
   • The hanging of outdoor lanterns created a warm ambiance in the garden.
   • She learned the technique for the hanging of heavy mirrors without damaging the plaster.
   • The exhibition featured the innovative hanging of sculptures from the ceiling.

   Synonymesdanglingsuspension

2. Execution by suspensionC1formallegal

   A method of capital punishment where a person is suspended by the neck using a rope until death occurs, historically used in various legal systems around the world.

   pendaison (comme peine capitale)

   • Historical records document the hanging of convicted criminals in public squares.
   • Many nations have abolished the practice of hanging as a form of judicial penalty.
   • The debate over capital punishment often references the ethics of hanging.
   • Legal reforms in the 19th century aimed to make hanging more humane and swift.
   • International human rights organizations oppose the use of hanging in any jurisdiction.

3. Decorative wall coveringsB2formalart

   Textiles, fabrics, or other materials designed to be mounted on walls or ceilings for aesthetic or functional purposes, often used in interior design, theater, or historical architecture.

   Tenture murale

   • The palace halls were adorned with rich velvet hangings depicting historical scenes.
   • Medieval manuscripts often describe the use of embroidered hangings in noble residences.
   • The restoration project included recreating authentic period hangings for the theater stage.
   • She collected antique tapestry hangings from various European traditions.
   • Modern interior designers sometimes incorporate traditional hangings to add texture and warmth.

   Synonymesarrascurtaindrapedraperytapestry

• Verbe désignant le fait de suspendre quelque chose par le haut sans support en dessous, ou de passer du temps de manière informelle.

A verb used to indicate suspending something from above with no support underneath, or spending time casually.

verbe irrégulier

1. Suspend or attachA1formal

   To attach or suspend something from above so it does not touch the ground.

   Suspendre ou attacher

   • She hung the picture on the wall.
   • Hang your coat in the closet.
   • They hung decorations from the ceiling.

   Synonymesattachdanglefastenhoistslingstring upsuspend

2. Spend time casuallyB1informalamerican

   To spend time relaxing or doing nothing special, often with others.

   traîner

   • We hung out at the mall all afternoon.
   • Let's hang out after school.
   • He likes to hang with his friends on weekends.

   Synonymeschillhang outkick backlazeloafloungerelax

3. Execute by hangingC1formal

   To kill someone by suspending them by the neck with a rope.

   pendre (exécuter par pendaison)

   • The criminal was hanged for his crimes in the 19th century.
   • They threatened to hang the traitor.
   • Historical accounts describe public hangings.

   Synonymesgibbetlynchscragstring up

4. Hover or lingerB2formal

   To remain suspended in the air or float.

   Planer, flotter dans l'air

   • Smoke hung in the air after the fire.
   • A strange smell hung over the room.
   • Mist hung over the valley in the morning.

   Synonymesdriftfloathoverlingerpoise

Variantes phrasalhang aroundhang inhang onhang outhang up