persuader
to persuade
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/pɛʁ.sɥa.de/
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Cultural Note
While 'convaincre' appeals to logic, 'persuader' appeals more to emotions. The French philosophical tradition distinguishes clearly between these two modes of influence, following Blaise Pascal's distinction between 'l'esprit de géométrie' and 'l'esprit de finesse.'
📝 Example Sentences
Elle m'a persuadé de changer d'avis.
She persuaded me to change my mind.
Il est difficile de le persuader.
It is difficult to persuade him.