persuade
US /pɚˈsweɪd/
UK /pɚˈsweɪd/
1.
persuader, convaincre
to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument
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She tried to persuade him to change his mind.
Elle a essayé de le persuader de changer d'avis.
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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
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I was persuaded that he was telling the truth.
J'ai été persuadé qu'il disait la vérité.
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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.