convaincre

to convince

verb kohn-VAN-kruh Less Common

Also means

to persuade

Usage Note

Convaincre is an irregular verb with past participle convaincu. The adjective convaincu means 'convinced' or 'committed' (un militant convaincu — 'a committed activist'). It is stronger than persuader, implying the use of reasoning or evidence.

Examples

"Il a réussi à me convaincre de rester."

Natural Translation

He managed to convince me to stay.

Literal Translation

He has succeeded to me convince to stay.

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