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to mess with
[phrase form: mess]
01
jouer avec, s'attaquer à
to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
Informal
Exemples
He warned his friends not to mess with his relationship by spreading rumors.
Il a averti ses amis de ne pas s'immiscer dans sa relation en répandant des rumeurs.
02
taquiner, plaisanter avec
to tease or joke with someone in a lighthearted and good-natured manner
Transitive: to mess with sb
InformalExemples
I do n't mean to upset you; I was just messing with you when I made that comment.
Je ne veux pas te contrarier ; je taquinais juste quand j'ai fait ce commentaire.
03
embêter, chercher des noises à
to bother, provoke, or antagonize someone
Transitive: to mess with sb/sth
SlangExemples
He messed with the wrong crowd.
Il a cherché des noises à la mauvaise foule.
04
(African American) to like, enjoy, approve of, or support someone or something
SlangExemples
She messes with him heavy.
