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    Convictions (en. Convictions)

    /kɔ̃.vik.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Firm belief in something.
    He has very strong political convictions.
    Il a des convictions politiques très marquées.
    Personal opinion or judgment based on moral values.
    His religious convictions influence his way of life.
    Ses convictions religieuses influencent son mode de vie.
    Certainty or assurance about a reality.
    She defends her convictions passionately.
    Elle défend ses convictions avec passion.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'convictionem', which means to convince or prove.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold convictions
    To have strong beliefs and defend them.
    tenir des convictions
    deep convictions
    Rooted and intense beliefs or opinions.
    convictions profondes
    to change convictions
    To modify one's beliefs on a subject.
    changer de convictions

    Related Words

    to convince
    To prove something to someone in order to persuade them.
    convaincre
    certainty
    State of being sure of something.
    certitude

    Slang Meanings

    To be certain in one's ideas.
    He is sure of his convictions, he never wavers.
    Il est sûr de ses convictions, il ne fléchit jamais.
    To have marked viewpoints.
    She has well-formed convictions.
    Elle a des convictions bien trempées.