compelling

• Décrit quelque chose de très convaincant, intéressant ou attrayant, qui pousse à y croire ou à agir.

Describes something that is very convincing, interesting, or attractive, making you feel it must be believed or acted upon.

1. Very convincingB2formal

   Something that is so strong or persuasive that it makes you believe or agree with it.

   Convaincant

   • The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court.
   • There is compelling evidence that the suspect is guilty.
   • Her speech was so compelling that everyone agreed with her.

   Synonymescogentconvincingeffectiveforcefulirresistiblepersuasivepowerfulstrongtellingweighty

   Antonymesimplausibleunconvincingunpersuasiveweak

2. Fascinating or captivatingB2formal

   Something that holds your attention because it is interesting, exciting, or beautiful.

   Captivant, fascinant

   • The novel has a compelling plot that keeps you reading.
   • I found the documentary about space exploration compelling.
   • Her compelling performance earned her a standing ovation.

   Synonymesabsorbingcaptivatingengrossingenthrallingfascinatinggrippingintriguingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   Antonymesboringdullrepetitivetediousuninteresting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de forcer ou de pousser quelqu'un à faire quelque chose, souvent sous la pression ou par nécessité.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing or driving someone to do something, often through pressure or necessity.

1. Force or obligeB2formal

   To force someone to do something, often by using authority, pressure, or necessity.

   Contraindre, forcer

   • The law compels all citizens to pay taxes.
   • He felt compelled to tell the truth.
   • The circumstances compelled her to resign from her position.

   Synonymescoerceconstraindriveforceimpelmakeobligepressurerequire

   Antonymesallowdeterdiscouragedissuadefreeletliberatepermitrelease

2. Evoke a strong reactionB2formal

   To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone, often admiration or respect.

   Provoquer une forte réaction

   • Her performance compelled the audience to give a standing ovation.
   • The story compels readers to reflect on their own lives.
   • His dedication to the cause compels admiration from everyone.

   Synonymesattractcommanddrawelicitevokeinspireprovoke