convincing

• Qui est propre à faire croire quelque chose ou à emporter l'adhésion, en paraissant vrai ou fondé.

Describes something that is capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.

1. Persuasive or believableB2formal

   Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or right.

   convaincant

   • The lawyer presented a convincing argument to the jury.
   • Her story was so convincing that everyone believed her.
   • He gave a convincing performance in the play.

   Synonymesbelievablecogentcompellingcredibleeffectiveforcefulpersuasiveplausiblepowerfultellingweighty

   Antonymesdubiousimplausibleincrediblequestionableunbelievableunconvincingweak

2. Plausible or credibleB2formal

   Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.

   convaincant, plausible

   • The evidence was not convincing enough to prove his guilt.
   • She offered a convincing explanation for her absence.
   • The theory sounds convincing but lacks solid proof.

   Synonymesbelievablecrediblelikelyplausibleprobablereasonabletenable

   Antonymesdoubtfulfarfetchedimplausibleincredibleunconvincingunlikelyweak

• 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