1. Mean (as in unkind, cruel):
* méchant (masculine) / méchante (feminine) - This is the most common translation and usually refers to a person's character.
* malveillant - This is a more formal word for mean or malicious.
* cruel - This can be used for both people and actions.
2. Mean (as in average):
* moyen - This means "average" or "medium".
* moyenne - This is the feminine form of "moyen" and often refers to an average value.
3. Mean (as in "to intend"):
* vouloir dire - This means "to mean" or "to intend to say".
* signifier - This is a more formal word that means "to signify" or "to mean".
4. Mean (as in "cheap"):
* radin - This is a slang term for someone who is stingy or cheap.
Example sentences:
* Il est méchant avec les enfants. (He is mean to children.)
* Le prix moyen d'un appartement à Paris est très élevé. (The average price of an apartment in Paris is very high.)
* Je veux dire que tu dois être plus gentil. (I mean that you need to be nicer.)
* Ce mot signifie "amour". (This word means "love".)
It's important to consider the context of the sentence to determine the most accurate translation of "mean" into French.