convaincre

Definitions of convaincre
  1. verb
    make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
    synonyms: persuader
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    type of:
    persuader
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  2. verb
    win approval or support for
    synonyms: persuader
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    type of:
    agir sur, influencer
    have and exert influence or effect
  3. verb
    persuade somebody to do something
    synonyms: inciter à
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    antonyms:
    persuader de ne pas faire
    persuade someone not to do something
    type of:
    persuader
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  4. verb
    assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
    synonyms: assurer
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    type of:
    persuader
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  5. verb
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
    synonyms: persuader
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    antonyms:
    dissuader
    turn away from by persuasion
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    amener, apporter
    cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
    vendre
    persuade somebody to accept something
    inciter à
    persuade somebody to do something
    amadouer
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
    persuader
    make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
    assurer
    assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
    induire en tentation
    induce into action by using one's charm
    induire en tentation, tenter
    try presumptuously
    fasciner
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
    type of:
    inciter à
    cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
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