This is the 1782nd most frequent French word.
conviction
A firmly held belief or certainty.
Here, 'conviction' refers to the sense of confidence or certainty in one's speech or beliefs.
Il a parlé avec conviction lors de la réunion.
He spoke with conviction at the meeting.
In this sentence, 'convictions' signifies firmly held beliefs or opinions, particularly in the context of politics.
Elle a exprimé ses convictions politiques avec passion.
She expressed her political convictions passionately.
'Conviction' here represents a strong assurance or inner certainty about something, in this case, being on the correct path.