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during, for, hanging, drooping, pending
/pɑ̃dɑ̃/
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A time span, a hanging position or a matching counterpart.
Examples
Les fils pendants gênent le passage.
The dangling wires block the way.
Il a plu pendant la nuit.
It rained during the night.
L’affaire est encore pendante.
The matter is still pending.
Plusieurs questions restent pendantes.
Several questions remain unresolved.
Ce tableau est le pendant de celui de droite.
This painting is the counterpart of the one on the right.
Similar words
durant
équivalent
tombant
non résolu
au cours de
en suspens
ballant
réplique
Meanings
Examples
Il a plu pendant la nuit.
It rained during the night.
Nous avons attendu pendant deux heures.
We waited for two hours.
Elle a lu pendant le trajet.
She read during the journey.
Le magasin ferme pendant les vacances.
The shop closes during the holidays.
Ne parle pas pendant le film.
Do not talk during the film.
Examples
Les branches pendantes touchent le sol.
The hanging branches touch the ground.
Le chien a les oreilles pendantes.
The dog has drooping ears.
Une lampe pendante éclaire la table.
A hanging lamp lights the table.
Ses bras pendants semblaient lourds.
His hanging arms seemed heavy.
Les fils pendants gênent le passage.
The dangling wires block the way.
Examples
L’affaire est encore pendante.
The matter is still pending.
Plusieurs questions restent pendantes.
Several questions remain unresolved.
Le dossier pendant attend une décision.
The pending file awaits a decision.
Ce litige est pendant devant le tribunal.
This dispute is pending before the court.
Les demandes pendantes seront examinées demain.
The pending requests will be considered tomorrow.
Examples
Ce tableau est le pendant de celui de droite.
This painting is the counterpart of the one on the right.
Les deux vases forment des pendants.
The two vases form a matching pair.
Cette histoire trouve son pendant dans le second livre.
This story has its counterpart in the second book.
La tour nord a son pendant au sud.
The north tower has its counterpart to the south.
Le second portrait sert de pendant au premier.
The second portrait is a counterpart to the first.
Etymology
The time word and the hanging adjective both trace to pendre, “to hang”; the noun names something that corresponds like a matching piece.
FAQ
What does pendant mean in a time expression?
“During” or “for” a period of time.
Can pendant indicate duration?
Yes: pendant deux heures means for two hours.
What does pendant mean as an adjective?
Hanging down; it can also mean unresolved.
What is une affaire pendante?
A matter still awaiting a decision.
What does le pendant de mean?
A corresponding or matching person or thing.
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