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crédible

credible

adjective kreh-DEE-bluh Rare

Origin: Latin credibilis, from credere (to believe)

Also means

believable

Usage Note

Crédible is invariable for gender — un témoin crédible, une source crédible. The noun is crédibilité (f). Compare incroyable (incredible/unbelievable) which has a stronger emotional charge. In political commentary, perdre sa crédibilité (to lose one's credibility) is a very common phrase.

Examples

"Son témoignage n'est pas très crédible."

Natural Translation

His testimony is not very credible.

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