French Expression · Intermediate
Se méfier de
To be wary of / To distrust
Pronunciation: suh may-FYAY duh
Meaning
To be cautious or suspicious of someone or something, considering them potentially dangerous or untrustworthy.
Example
Il faut toujours se méfier des inconnus sur internet.
You should always be wary of strangers on the internet.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Se méfier de out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.