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What does mean in french?

The word "mean" in French can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are some possibilities:

1. "Signifier" (as in "what does this word mean?"):

* Signifier: signifier

* Meaning: signification

* To mean: signifier (verb)

2. "Average" (as in "the mean temperature"):

* Mean: moyenne

3. "Cruel" or "Unkind" (as in "He was mean to me"):

* Mean: méchant, cruel, mauvais

4. "Cheap" or "Stingy" (as in "He's so mean with his money"):

* Mean: radin, avare, mesquin

5. "Important" or "Significant" (as in "It means a lot to me"):

* Mean: important, significatif

6. "To intend" (as in "I mean to go shopping"):

* To mean: avoir l'intention de, vouloir

7. "To have in mind" (as in "What do you mean by that?"):

* To mean: vouloir dire, entendre

To help you understand which meaning is correct, please provide more context. For example:

* "What does 'bonjour' mean?" This would be signifier.

* "What's the mean temperature in Paris?" This would be moyenne.

* "He was mean to his sister." This would be méchant.

Let me know the context, and I can give you a more accurate translation.

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