convaincant
convincing
adjective kohn-vahn-KAHN Rare
Origin: from convaincre 'to convince'
Also means
persuasive
Usage Note
Convaincant is the present-participle adjective from convaincre. The feminine form is convaincante. It differs from persuasif, which implies appealing to emotions, whereas convaincant suggests logical or evidential force. The noun form is pouvoir de conviction.
Examples
"Son argument est vraiment convaincant."
Natural Translation
His argument is truly convincing.
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