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    Défiance (en. Distrust)

    /de.fjɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of mind that leads one to be wary, to not give trust.
    His distrust of politicians is well-known.
    Sa défiance envers les politiciens est bien connue.
    An act of distrust.
    The distrust expressed by the employees was a source of tension.
    La défiance manifestée par les employés a été source de tension.
    Suspicion towards the intentions of others.
    He had a systematic distrust of all authority.
    Il avait une défiance systématique envers toute autorité.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'defiance', from Latin 'defiantia', from 'definere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show distrust
    To show distrust towards someone.
    faire preuve de défiance
    to be distrustful
    Not trusting a situation or a person.
    être en défiance
    to cultivate distrust
    To maintain a state of distrust towards something.
    cultiver la défiance
    generalized distrust
    A state of distrust that extends to many subjects or people.
    défiance généralisée

    Related Words

    mistrust
    A feeling that leads to questioning someone's honesty or reliability.
    méfiance
    suspicion
    Doubt or distrust regarding something.
    suspicion
    disbelief
    Difficulty in believing something.
    incrédulité
    reserve
    Restraint or caution, often due to distrust.
    réserve

    Slang Meanings

    To have significant doubts about a person or situation.
    He is completely distrustful of the government's promises.
    Il a totalement la défiance envers les promesses du gouvernement.
    To be on guard.
    I always feel distrustful when I'm in large gatherings.
    Je me sens toujours en défiance quand je suis dans des grands rassemblements.