La conviction
Example: Sa conviction profonde guide toutes ses décisions importantes.
Definition
"La conviction" refers to a strong and firmly held belief or opinion, often guiding a person's decisions and actions with confidence and certainty. It is a mental state where one feels sure about the truth or validity of a particular idea or principle.
Etymology
The word "la conviction" comes from the Latin 'convictionem,' meaning a convincing or proving. It entered French through Old French, carrying the sense of being overcome by proof or persuasion. Did you know? The root 'convict' in English also shares this origin, originally meaning to overcome by argument.
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