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    Méfiant (en. Suspicious)

    /me.fjɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who is wary of others, who has doubts about their intentions.
    He is distrustful of those he does not know.
    Il est méfiant envers ceux qu'il ne connaît pas.
    Someone who does not trust, who is skeptical.
    His distrustful attitude has prevented him from making friends.
    Son attitude méfiante l'a empêché de se faire des amis.
    Characterized by a cautious attitude.
    She remains distrustful, even in the presence of close friends.
    Elle reste méfiante, même en présence d'amis proches.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'distrust'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be distrustful
    To have doubts or be cautious regarding someone or something.
    être méfiant
    distrustful towards
    To be careful or skeptical of something or someone.
    méfiant à l'égard de
    distrustful like a weasel
    To be very distrustful, alert to the intentions of others.
    méfiant comme une fouine

    Related Words

    distrust
    A feeling of doubt or suspicion towards someone or something.
    méfiance
    to distrust
    To have distrust, to be cautious.
    se méfier
    suspicion
    Doubt or distrust regarding the intentions of others.
    suspicion

    Slang Meanings

    Suspicious
    He is always suspicious of new people he meets.
    Il est toujours suspicieux des nouvelles personnes qu'il rencontre.
    Not too sure
    She is not too sure about what they are telling her.
    Elle est pas trop sûre de ce qu'ils lui disent.