English–French
“distrust” in French
How to say “distrust” in French
“Distrust” in French is défiance.
A wall of suspicion between someone and a person, plan, or authority, sometimes hardening into opposition.
Example sentences with défiance
Son comportement a éveillé la défiance de ses collègues.
His behavior aroused distrust in his colleagues.
Tips for using défiance
- Méfiance is generally more common for ordinary personal suspicion, while défiance often sounds more formal or suggests opposition.
Other French words for “distrust”
Je te regarde avec méfiance.
I look at you with distrust.