convince [convinced, convincing, convinces]◼◼◼(to make someone believe, or feel sure about something) verb [UK: kən.ˈvɪns] [US: kən.ˈvɪns]We'll convince John. = Nous convaincrons John.
persuade [persuaded, persuading, persuades]◼◼◼(to successfully convince (someone) to agree to) verb [UK: pə.ˈsweɪd] [US: pər.ˈsweɪd]I'm not persuaded. = Je ne suis pas convaincu.