potent

puissant, efficace

Qui possède une grande force ou peut produire un effet important.

En anglais simple : Having great strength or the ability to produce a strong effect.

• Fear is a potent force.
• The photograph became a potent symbol of hope.
• These two changes made a potent combination.

Synonymes : powerful, strong, effective

Contraires : weak, ineffective

Expressions courantes : a potent force, a potent symbol, a potent weapon

puissant, fort

Qui produit un effet physique ou chimique important, même en petite quantité.

En anglais simple : Having a strong physical or chemical effect, even in small amounts.

• That is a potent drink.
• The doctor prescribed a potent painkiller.
• Even a tiny amount of this potent poison can kill.

Synonymes : strong, powerful

Contraires : weak

Expressions courantes : a potent drug, a potent drink, a potent chemical

convaincant, influent

Capable d’influencer les gens ou de leur faire croire qu’une chose est vraie.

En anglais simple : Having the power to influence people or convince them that something is true.

• She made a potent argument.
• His words had a potent influence on young voters.
• The report offers potent evidence for changing the law.

Synonymes : powerful, persuasive, convincing

Contraires : unconvincing

Expressions courantes : a potent argument, a potent influence, a potent message