As an adjective:
* "Moyen" - This is the most common translation, meaning "average", "ordinary", or "middle-of-the-road".
* Example: "C'est un film moyen." (It's an average movie.)
* "Méchant" - This translates to "mean", "nasty", or "cruel".
* Example: "Il est méchant avec les animaux." (He is mean to animals.)
* "Mauvais" - While often meaning "bad", it can also be used to convey "mean" in certain contexts.
* Example: "C'est une remarque mauvaise." (That's a mean comment.)
As a verb:
* "Signifier" - This means "to signify", "to mean", or "to represent".
* Example: "Qu'est-ce que cela signifie ?" (What does that mean?)
* "Vouloir dire" - This also means "to mean" or "to intend".
* Example: "Je voulais dire "bonjour"." (I meant to say "hello".)
Other meanings:
* "Le milieu" - This means "the middle" or "the average".
* Example: "Il se trouve dans le milieu." (He is in the middle.)
The best translation of "mean" depends on the specific context. If you can provide more information, I can give you a more accurate translation.