Converti (en. Converted)
/kɔ̃.vɛʁ.ti/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has changed religions.
He became a convert after exploring different beliefs.
Il est devenu un converti après avoir exploré différentes croyances.
An individual who has changed their opinion on a subject.
His evolution makes him a convert to vegetarianism.
Son évolution fait de lui un converti au végétarisme.
adjective
Who has undergone a transformation, particularly in faith.
She has become a converted person and now practices a new religion.
Elle est devenue une personne convertie et pratique désormais une nouvelle religion.
Etymology
From Latin 'convertitus', past participle of 'convertere' meaning 'to turn, to change'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
converted to Christianity
A person who has adopted the Christian faith.
converti au christianisme
converted to Islam
A person who has embraced Islam.
converti à l'islam
false convert
A person who claims to be converted without real conviction.
faux converti
Related Words
conversion
Process of changing belief or opinion.
conversion
to convert
Action of changing faith, opinion, or lifestyle.
convertir
converter
Device or software that changes one form or format into another.
convertisseur
Slang Meanings
False convert
He claims to be converted, but he never practices.
Il se dit converti, mais il ne pratique jamais.
Express convert
He changed his religion overnight, a real express convert.
Il a changé de religion du jour au lendemain, un vrai converti express.