verb

convaincre

convince

Faire en sorte qu’une personne croie ou accepte une idée en lui donnant de bonnes raisons.

Word: convaincre

Meaning: "Convaincre" is a French verb meaning to convince or to persuade someone to believe, accept, or do something through reasoning or argument.

Explanation:

It involves influencing someone's opinion or decision by presenting logical reasons or evidence.
It is an active verb that often requires some form of communication or argumentation directed at another person or group.

Parts:

Root: convainc- (related to the act of convincing)
Ending: -re (indicates that it is a regular -re verb in French)

Usage Examples:

Il a réussi à convaincre ses amis d'aller au cinéma.
(He managed to convince his friends to go to the cinema.)
Convaincre quelqu’un de son innocence.
(To convince someone of one’s innocence.)

Synonyms:

persuader (to persuade)
rassurer (to reassure, sometimes depending on context)
influencer (to influence)

Antonyms:

dissuader (to dissuade)
décourager (to discourage)

Summary:
"Convaincre" means to lead someone to accept a point of view through argument or proof. It is often used in contexts where persuasion and logical reasoning are involved.