1. Average: In this case, "mean" translates to "moyenne".
* Example: "The mean temperature in Paris is 15 degrees Celsius." - "La moyenne des températures à Paris est de 15 degrés Celsius."
2. Mean (as in unkind): This can be translated to:
* "méchant": This is more for a general sense of being unkind.
* "cruel": This implies more malicious intent.
* "mauvais": This is a more general term for bad or evil.
* "impoli": This specifically refers to being rude.
3. Mean (as in signify): This can be translated to "signifier":
* Example: "This symbol means 'danger'." - "Ce symbole signifie 'danger'."
4. Mean (as in intend): This can be translated to "vouloir dire" or "avoir l'intention de":
* Example: "I mean to go to the store." - "Je veux dire aller au magasin." or "J'ai l'intention d'aller au magasin."
Please provide me with the context of how you are using "mean" so I can give you the most accurate translation.