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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