1. As a verb:
* "Signifier": This is the most common translation for "mean" when used as a verb. It refers to expressing something or having a specific meaning.
* Example: "What does this word mean?" - "Que signifie ce mot?"
* "Vouloir dire": This is another common translation for "mean" in the sense of "intend to say".
* Example: "I mean to go to the store later." - "Je veux dire que j'irai au magasin plus tard."
* "Avoir l'intention de": This translates "mean" in the sense of "intend to do something".
* Example: "I mean to finish this project by Friday." - "J'ai l'intention de finir ce projet d'ici vendredi."
2. As an adjective:
* "Méchant": This translates "mean" in the sense of being cruel or unkind.
* Example: "That was a mean thing to say." - "C'était méchant de dire ça."
* "Moyen": This translates "mean" in the sense of "average" or "ordinary".
* Example: "The house is mean in size." - "La maison est de moyenne taille."
3. As a noun:
* "Moyenne": This translates "mean" as a statistical term.
* Example: "The mean of these numbers is 5." - "La moyenne de ces nombres est 5."
To choose the correct translation, you need to consider the context in which the word "mean" is used.
Please provide the sentence or context where you encountered the word "mean", and I can give you a more accurate translation.