1. Mean as in "unkind":
* méchant: This is the most common translation for "mean" in this context. It implies someone who is cruel, malicious, or spiteful.
* méchante: (feminine form)
* malin: This can also mean "mean" but often carries a connotation of being cunning or deceitful.
* maligne: (feminine form)
2. Mean as in "average":
* moyen: This is the most common translation for "mean" in this context. It refers to something that is average or ordinary.
* moyenne: (feminine form)
3. Mean as in "intend":
* vouloir dire: This translates to "to mean" and refers to the intention or meaning behind something.
* signifier: This also means "to mean" but can be used in a more formal context.
Example sentences:
* "Il est méchant avec les animaux." (He is mean to animals.)
* "La température moyenne en été est de 25 degrés Celsius." (The average temperature in summer is 25 degrees Celsius.)
* "Qu'est-ce que tu veux dire par ça ?" (What do you mean by that?)
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