persuade

US /pɚˈsweɪd/
UK /pɚˈsweɪd/
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1.

persuader, convaincre

to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument

:
She tried to persuade him to change his mind.
Elle a essayé de le persuader de changer d'avis.
He was easily persuaded to join the team.
Il a été facilement persuadé de rejoindre l'équipe.
2.

persuader, faire croire

to cause someone to believe something, especially after a sustained effort

:
I was persuaded that he was telling the truth.
J'ai été persuadé qu'il disait la vérité.
It's hard to persuade people of the benefits of this new policy.
Il est difficile de persuader les gens des avantages de cette nouvelle politique.