convaincue

Convaincue is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the French verb convaincre, meaning to persuade or to convince. In usage, it functions as an adjective meaning "convinced" and, in compound tenses or reflexive constructions, it agrees with the subject or the noun it modifies. For example: Elle est convaincue par les arguments présentés, meaning she is convinced by the arguments presented.

Etymology and form: Convaincre derives from Latin convincere, formed with con- “together” and vincere “to conquer, win.” The past participle convaincu becomes convaincue in the feminine singular, with corresponding masculine, feminine plural, and masculine plural forms (convaincus, convaincues).

Usage notes: The feminine form is common in both written and spoken French. It often appears after être in phrases like être convaincue de quelque chose (“to be convinced of something”) or in reflexive constructions such as se convaincre de quelque chose (“to convince oneself of something”). It can be followed by a clause or a noun phrase: Elle est convaincue de la véracité des faits. The related adjective convaincant means “convincing” rather than “convinced,” highlighting the distinction between the state of being convinced (convaincue) and the quality of persuading (convaincant).

See also: Convaincre (to convince); convaincant/convaincante (convincing); conviction (conviction).