credible

• Qui peut être cru ou considéré comme digne de confiance ; convaincant, plausible.

Describes something that is able to be believed or trusted; convincing.

1. Believable or trustworthyB2formal

   Able to be believed; convincing or reliable.

   crédible / digne de foi

   • The witness gave a credible account of the accident.
   • Her research is based on credible sources.
   • The story seemed credible until new evidence emerged.

   Synonymesbelievableconvincingdependablelikelyplausibleprobablereasonablereliablesoundtrustworthy

   Antonymesimplausibleincredibleunbelievableunconvincingunreliableuntrustworthy

2. Capable of being acceptedB2formal

   Worthy of acceptance or consideration.

   Digne de foi / acceptable

   • The proposal is credible and deserves further discussion.
   • He offered a credible explanation for his absence.
   • The threat was considered credible by security officials.

   Synonymesacceptableadmissiblebelievabledefensibleplausiblereasonabletenable

   Antonymesdubiousimplausibleincredibleunbelievableunconvincing