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mêler

mix

verb meh-LEH Less Common

Also means

involve

Usage Note

Mêler can mean to physically mix things or to involve someone in something, often unwillingly. Se mêler de quelque chose means to meddle in or get involved with something — mêle-toi de tes affaires ('mind your own business') is a very common phrase. The circumflex on ê is important for the spelling.

Examples

"Ne te mêle pas de ça."

Natural Translation

Don't get involved in that.

Literal Translation

Not yourself meddle in that

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