credible

crédible, plausible

Qui semble vrai ou possible et peut donc être cru.

En anglais simple : Able to be believed because it seems true or possible.

• Her story sounds credible.
• The police found no credible evidence.
• Can you offer a credible explanation for the missing money?

Synonymes : believable, plausible

Contraires : incredible, implausible

Expressions courantes : credible evidence, credible explanation, credible threat

fiable, digne de confiance

Qui mérite qu’on lui fasse confiance parce qu’il est honnête, sûr ou exact.

En anglais simple : Deserving trust because it is honest, reliable, or accurate.

• Use a credible source.
• We need advice from someone credible.
• The report draws on several credible sources.

Synonymes : trustworthy, reliable, dependable

Contraires : unreliable, untrustworthy

Expressions courantes : credible source, credible expert, credible information

convaincant, crédible

Qui paraît réel ou naturel, notamment dans une interprétation ou une description.

En anglais simple : Seeming real or natural, especially in a performance or description.

• She gave a credible performance.
• The actor made the character credible.
• Their dialogue creates a credible picture of family life.

Synonymes : convincing, realistic, authentic

Contraires : unconvincing

Expressions courantes : credible performance, credible acting, credible portrayal