How is the word méfiance translated from French to English

English translation
Distrust
noun

Sentiment que l'on ne peut pas croire quelqu'un.

A feeling that someone cannot be believed.

Examples with “méfiance”

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  • Il y avait une profonde méfiance entre les deux voisins. — There was deep distrust between the two neighbours.

  • Je me méfie de quiconque promet de l'argent facile. — I distrust anyone who promises quick money.

  • Sa méfiance envers les vendeurs est difficile à dissiper. — Her distrust of salespeople is hard to shake.

  • Pourquoi se méfient-ils du nouveau fournisseur ? — Why do they distrust the new supplier?

  • Des années de promesses non tenues ont créé une méfiance durable. — Years of broken promises created a lasting distrust.

  • Elle a appris à se méfier de la flatterie facile. — She has learned to distrust cheap flattery.

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