1. As an adjective:
* Moyen: This is the most common translation for "mean" in the sense of "average" or "ordinary."
* Example: "C'est un hôtel moyen." (It's an average hotel.)
* Méchant: This translates to "mean" in the sense of unkind or cruel.
* Example: "Il est méchant avec les animaux." (He's mean to animals.)
* Vilain: This is similar to "méchant" but can also mean "ugly" or "nasty."
* Example: "C'est un vilain garçon." (He's a mean boy.)
2. As a verb:
* Signifier: This translates to "mean" in the sense of "signify" or "indicate."
* Example: "Ce symbole signifie la paix." (This symbol means peace.)
* Vouloir dire: This translates to "mean" in the sense of "intend to say" or "express."
* Example: "Je veux dire que je suis désolé." (I mean I'm sorry.)
3. As a noun:
* Moyenne: This translates to "mean" in the sense of "average."
* Example: "La moyenne des notes est de 15." (The average grade is 15.)
* Signification: This translates to "meaning" in the sense of "what something represents."
* Example: "La signification de ce rêve est inconnue." (The meaning of this dream is unknown.)
To know the correct translation, you need to consider the context in which the word "mean" is used.