No. 2,173 in French
convictions
Beliefs or strong opinions.
In a sentence
Ses convictions religieuses le poussent à agir de manière éthique.
His religious convictions push him to act ethically.
The word 'convictions' here refers to firmly held beliefs or principles, particularly in a religious context.
Malgré ses convictions, il a accepté de discuter avec des personnes ayant des opinions divergentes.
Despite his convictions, he agreed to talk with people having divergent opinions.
In this sentence, 'convictions' refers to personal principles or beliefs, especially those that guide someone's actions.
La force de ses convictions lui a permis de surmonter les obstacles sur son chemin.
The strength of his convictions allowed him to overcome the obstacles in his path.
Here, 'convictions' indicates a strong sense of certainty and commitment to one's values or ideals.
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