Test Yourself 12 questions
Il faut se méfier ___ vendeurs qui promettent trop.
The verb 'se méfier' (to be distrustful) is typically followed by the preposition 'de' when referring to what one is distrustful of.
Elle est toujours ___ des nouvelles personnes qu'elle rencontre.
The sentence implies a sense of caution or distrust towards new people, making 'méfiante' the most suitable adjective.
Les enfants peuvent être ___ des étrangers.
It's common for children to be wary or distrustful of strangers, so 'méfiants' fits the context.
Quand il s'agit de ses économies, il est très ___.
Being 'méfiant' (distrustful or cautious) with one's savings makes sense. The other options don't fit the context of being careful with money.
Il ne faut pas ___ tout ce qu'on lit sur internet. Il faut être méfiant.
If one should be distrustful of what they read online, it implies they shouldn't 'believe' it automatically. 'Croire' means to believe.
Soyez ___ des offres qui semblent trop belles pour être vraies.
The advice to be 'méfiant' (distrustful/wary) is appropriate for offers that seem too good to be true.
Choose the best synonym for "être méfiant" in the context of someone who is always questioning others' motives.
If someone is always questioning others' motives, they are suspicious, which aligns with being distrustful.
Which sentence best uses "être méfiant"?
This sentence directly translates to 'She is distrustful of strangers,' which is a correct and natural use of 'être méfiant'.
What is the opposite of "être méfiant"?
If you are méfiant, you are distrustful. The opposite is to be trusting or confident in others.
If you are 'méfiant', you generally believe everything you hear.
If you are 'méfiant', you are distrustful and would not generally believe everything you hear.
Someone who is 'méfiant' might avoid sharing personal information.
Being distrustful often leads to a reluctance to share personal information.
The phrase "être méfiant" implies a positive outlook on situations.
To be 'méfiant' is to be distrustful, which is generally a negative or cautious outlook, not a positive one.
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