convinced

• Décrit un état de pleine certitude à propos de quelque chose, souvent après avoir examiné des preuves ou des arguments.

Describes a state of being completely certain or sure about something, often after considering evidence or arguments.

1. Fully persuadedB1formal

   Completely certain about something because of evidence or arguments.

   convaincu (persuadé)

   • She is convinced that she made the right decision.
   • He was convinced by the lawyer's arguments.
   • I am convinced of his innocence.

   Synonymesassuredcertainconfidentpositivesatisfiedsure

   Antonymesdoubtfulsuspiciousuncertainunsure

2. Firmly believingB1formal

   Having a strong belief or opinion about something.

   Convaincu (fermement persuadé)

   • They are convinced that hard work leads to success.
   • She is a convinced supporter of environmental causes.
   • He remained convinced that the plan would work.

   Synonymesassuredcertainconfidentpositivesatisfiedsure

   Antonymesdoubtfuluncertainunconvincedunsure

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire admettre à quelqu'un la vérité de quelque chose ou de l'amener à faire quelque chose par le raisonnement ou par des arguments.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to believe firmly in the truth of something or to do something through reasoning or argument.

1. Persuade someoneB1formal

   To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.

   convaincre

   • She convinced her parents to let her study abroad.
   • He convinced the jury of his innocence.
   • I tried to convince him that the plan was safe.

   Synonymesbring aroundinducepersuadeswaytalk intowin over

   Antonymesdeterdisabusediscouragedissuade

2. Make someone feel certainB1formal

   To make someone feel sure about something.

   convaincre (rendre certain)

   • The evidence convinced the detective of the suspect's guilt.
   • Her passionate speech convinced the audience to support the cause.
   • The data convinced the board to approve the budget.

   Synonymesassurebring aroundpersuadereassuresatisfyswaytalk intowin over

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuade