convaincre
to convince / to persuade
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.vɛ̃kʁ/
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Cultural Note
Persuasion through eloquent argumentation is deeply admired in France. The ability to 'convaincre' through rhetoric is considered a mark of intelligence and is cultivated from an early age in the French school system.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai réussi à la convaincre de rester.
I managed to convince her to stay.
Ses arguments m'ont convaincu.
His arguments convinced me.