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convince

/kənˈvɪns/

convincegerund / present participle

Definitions

Appearing believable or persuasive; capable of causing someone to believe or accept something.

She gave a convincing explanation for her absence.

convinceverb

convinced

Past Simple

convinced

Past Participle

convincing

Gerund

/kənˈvɪns/

Translations

convaincreS’emploie souvent avec « de + infinitif » ou « que + proposition ».

She managed to convince him to join the team.

Elle a réussi à le convaincre de rejoindre l’équipe.

Additional translations

persuaderVariante fréquente, surtout avec « de + infinitif ».

Definitions

To persuade someone to do something or to believe that something is true.

She managed to convince him to join the team.

To cause someone to feel certain about something.

The evidence was enough to convince the jury of his innocence.

Synonyms

win over

Antonyms

convincepast participle

Definitions

Firmly certain or persuaded about the truth or validity of something.

He is convinced that they will win the contract.