No. 10,727 in French
méfier
To distrust or be wary of.
In a sentence
Il faut se méfier des inconnus.
One must beware of strangers.
The verb "méfier" is used reflexively here ('se méfier') to indicate caution or distrust towards someone or something.
Elle nous a demandé de nous méfier de la route glissante.
She asked us to beware of the slippery road.
"Méfier" is used reflexively ('nous méfier') to highlight a cautionary action about a specific condition.
Tu devrais méfier de ce chien agressif.
You should beware of that aggressive dog.
The verb "méfier" is intended to express a sense of alertness or precaution regarding a potentially dangerous entity.
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