convaincre
/kɔ̃.vɛ̃kʁ/
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Translation
to convince, to persuade
Word origin
From Latin convincere ('to overcome, to prove'), from con- ('with, thoroughly') plus vincere ('to conquer'). The same root gives English 'convince' and 'victor'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- convincere
- English cognates
- convince, victor
Grammar
Verb type-re irregular (like vaincre)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
J' .
I managed to convince him to come with us.
arguments ' convaincu.
His arguments did not convince me.
' ?
How can we convince her to change her mind?
convaincus .
She convinced us in a few minutes.
nombreux.
It is hard to persuade such a large audience.
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