compelling

convaincant, probant

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En anglais simple : Strong enough to make someone believe something or agree with an idea.

• The evidence is compelling.
• She made a compelling argument for change.
• We found no compelling proof that the treatment works.

Synonymes : convincing, persuasive

Contraires : unconvincing

Expressions courantes : compelling evidence, compelling argument, compelling case, compelling explanation

captivant, passionnant

Si intéressant qu’on veut continuer à regarder, lire ou écouter.

En anglais simple : So interesting that you want to keep watching, reading, or listening.

• It is a compelling story.
• Her latest novel makes compelling reading.
• The film was so compelling that we forgot the time.

Synonymes : gripping, fascinating, engrossing

Contraires : boring, dull

Expressions courantes : compelling story, compelling reading, compelling drama, compelling character

impérieux, pressant

Si fort ou important qu’on se sent obligé d’agir.

En anglais simple : So strong or important that you feel you must act.

• We have a compelling need for help.
• She felt a compelling urge to call home.
• Only a compelling reason would make him cancel the trip.

Comment l'utiliser : compelling reason to do something (There is a compelling reason to leave now.)

Synonymes : pressing, overwhelming, urgent

Expressions courantes : compelling reason, compelling need, compelling urge