convertir
French → English
(logic/physics) To change or transform: to turn one substance or thing into another
On parvint à convertir en vignes des lieux qui jadis n'offraient que des roches.
(English) They managed to transform (convert) into vineyards places that once offered only rocks.
Il a converti ses pierreries en vaisselle d’argent pour régler ses dettes.
(English) He converted his gemstones into silver dishes to settle his debts.
(religion) To convert: to lead someone to change their religious beliefs or affiliation
Le clergé exige que les juifs qui exercent des fonctions publiques soient convertis.
(English) The clergy requires that Jews who hold public office be converted.
Elle s'est convertie au christianisme pour se marier avec son nouveau conjoint.
(English) She converted to Christianity to marry her new spouse.
Entry ID: fr:en:convertir · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary