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    Persuada (en. Persuaded)

    /pɛʁsɥad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The art or manner of persuading.
    His persuasion was so effective that she changed her mind.
    Sa persuada était si efficace qu'elle a changé d'avis.
    A speech or argument intended to persuade.
    He used a convincing persuasion during the meeting.
    Il a utilisé une persuada convaincante lors de la réunion.
    verb
    To convince someone by words.
    She persuaded her friend to attend the conference.
    Elle a persuadé son ami d'assister à la conférence.
    To get someone to do something.
    He persuaded his brother to move in with him.
    Il a persuadé son frère de déménager avec lui.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word persuada comes from the Latin 'persuadere' which means 'to convince'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to persuade someone to do something
    To make someone agree to take an action.
    persuader quelqu'un à faire quelque chose
    the art of persuasion
    Skill in convincing through rhetorical means.
    l'art de la persuada
    gentle persuasion
    Method of convincing without pressure or force.
    persuasion douce

    Related Words

    conviction
    Firm belief of a person.
    conviction
    argument
    Reasoning presented to convince.
    argument
    influence
    Ability to change opinions or behaviors.
    influence

    Slang Meanings

    To have the gift of peace.
    She always has the right word to persuade people.
    Elle a toujours le bon mot pour persuadaer les gens.
    Subtle way of convincing.
    His persuasion is almost magical; he knows how to convince without forcing.
    Sa persuada est presque magique, il sait comment convaincre sans forcer.