convainquent

Convainquent is the third-person plural form of the French verb convaincre in the present indicative. The verb means to persuade or to convince someone through argument, evidence, or appeal, often in order to gain agreement or acceptance.

Etymology and sense: Convaincre comes from Old French convaincre, which itself derives from Latin convincere, literally “to overcome” or “to conquer,” reflecting the idea of overcoming objections by reasoning. In modern French, convaincre is transitive and typically takes a direct object (a person or group) and, when needed, a complement such as de + infinitive or que + clause.

Usage: Convainquent appears in sentences where a group or institution persuades others. It is commonly used in political, legal, business, and everyday contexts. Typical constructions include convaincre quelqu'un de quelque chose (to persuade someone of something) or convaincre que + clause. For example: Ils convainquent les électeurs avec des données fiables; Le rapport convainc les décideurs de la nécessité de l action.

Conjugation note: In the present tense, the forms are je convaincs, tu convaincs, il convainc, nous convainquons, vous convainquez, ils convainquent. The form convainquent specifically marks the third-person plural subject in the present tense.

Related terms: The verb is related to conviction, both in its psychological sense of belief and in legal or argumentative contexts. In French usage, convaincre often implies persuading by offering reasons, rather than merely flattering or pressuring.