convert

convertir, transformer

Modifier quelque chose pour lui donner une autre forme, une autre fonction ou un autre usage.

En anglais simple : To change something so it has a different form, purpose, or use.

• We converted the garage into a bedroom.
• The panels convert sunlight into electricity.
• Can you convert this document to a different format?

Comment l'utiliser : convert something into something (They converted the old school into apartments.); convert something from A to B (This tool converts files from one format to another.)

Synonymes : transform, change, adapt

Expressions courantes : convert a garage, convert a file, convert into something

convertir

Amener quelqu’un à adopter une autre religion ou d’autres croyances.

En anglais simple : To persuade someone to accept a different religion or set of beliefs.

• They hoped to convert him.
• Her arguments converted several listeners to her political beliefs.
• The preacher spent years trying to convert people to his faith.

Comment l'utiliser : convert someone to something (The missionaries tried to convert villagers to Christianity.)

Synonymes : win over

Expressions courantes : convert someone, convert someone to Christianity

convertir

Exprimer une quantité dans une autre unité de mesure.

En anglais simple : To show an amount using a different unit of measurement.

• Convert these distances to miles.
• She converted the weight from pounds to kilograms.
• How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Comment l'utiliser : convert A to B (Multiply by this number to convert inches to centimetres.); convert something from A to B (We converted the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.)

Expressions courantes : convert miles, convert to kilograms, convert a measurement

adepte, converti

Personne qui apprécie ou soutient désormais quelque chose qu’elle n’aimait pas ou combattait auparavant.

En anglais simple : A person who now likes or supports something they used to dislike or oppose.

• I tried yoga, and now I'm a convert.
• He became an enthusiastic convert to electric cars.
• Their cooking turned several meat lovers into converts to vegetarian food.

Comment l'utiliser : a convert to something (After borrowing my bike, she became a convert to cycling.)

Synonymes : supporter, fan, adherent

Expressions courantes : a new convert, enthusiastic convert, convert to something

converti

Personne qui a changé de religion ou de croyances.

En anglais simple : A person who has changed their religion or beliefs.

• The church welcomed new converts.
• She met another convert to Islam.
• As a recent convert, he was still learning about his new faith.

Comment l'utiliser : a convert to something (He is a recent convert to Buddhism.)

Expressions courantes : recent convert, religious convert, convert to Islam