This is the 3279th most frequent French word.
suspense
A feeling of tension or uncertainty about what will happen.
Here, 'suspense' is used to describe a feeling of anticipation or anxiety about what will happen next.
La fin du film nous a tenus en suspense.
The end of the movie kept us in suspense.
In this context, 'suspense' refers to the atmosphere or tension built up in the storyline or setting.
Ils ont créé un suspense incroyable avec leurs effets spéciaux.
They created an incredible suspense with their special effects.
This usage of 'suspense' discusses the literary or cinematic technique aimed at maintaining the audience's interest and anticipation.