mean

• Qualifie une personne cruelle, méchante ou peu généreuse ; ou désigne quelque chose de moyen, ou encore une action délibérée.

Describes a person who is unkind or unwilling to share; or something that is average or intended.

1. Unkind or cruelA2informal

   Intending to hurt or upset someone; nasty or malicious.

   Méchant, cruel

   • Don't be mean to your little brother.
   • She was mean to the new student.
   • That's a mean thing to say to someone.

   Synonymescruelhurtfulmalevolentmaliciousnastyspitefulunkindvicious

   Antonymesbenevolentcaringcompassionategentlekindnice

2. Average or typicalB1formalscientific

   Calculated by adding several amounts together and dividing by the number of amounts.

   moyen

   • The mean temperature in July is 25 degrees.
   • What is the mean score of the test?
   • The mean income for the area is around $50,000.

   Synonymesaveragemediummidmiddle

3. Low quality or poorB2informal

   Not generous or hospitable; stingy or shabby.

   De qualité médiocre ou pauvre

   • He lives in a mean little apartment.
   • They served a mean meal at the party.
   • That's a mean trick to play on someone.

   Synonymesbasecheapinferiormiserablepaltrypoorshabbysordidsorrywretched

   Antonymesexcellentfinefirst-ratehigh qualitysuperior

• Valeur moyenne obtenue en divisant la somme d'un ensemble de nombres par leur quantité, ou manière/méthode de faire quelque chose.

A noun referring to an average value calculated by dividing the sum of a set of numbers by the count of numbers, or a method or way of doing something.

indénombrable

1. Average valueB1formalscientific

   The average of a set of numbers calculated by adding them together and dividing by the total number.

   moyenne

   • The mean of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
   • We calculated the mean temperature for the month.
   • The statistical mean shows the central tendency.

   Synonymesarithmetic meanaverageexpectationexpected value

2. Method or wayB2formal

   A method, course of action, or instrument by which something is achieved.

   Moyen (méthode ou façon)

   • He found a mean to solve the problem.
   • By fair means or foul, they won the game.
   • This is the best mean of transportation available.

   Synonymesagencyexpedientinstrumentmannermeasuremechanismmediummethodprocedureresourcetechniquevehicleway

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une intention ou un but, ou pour désigner ou représenter quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the intention or purpose behind an action, or to signify or represent something.

verbe irrégulier

1. Intend or have as purposeA2formal

   To intend or have as a purpose or significance.

   avoir l'intention de

   • What do you mean by that comment?
   • She means to finish the project by Friday.
   • This symbol means 'danger' in many countries.

   Synonymesaimcontemplatedesignhave in mindintendplanproposepurpose

2. Intend to do somethingB1formal

   To have as one's purpose or intention.

   Avoir l'intention de

   • I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
   • He means to become a doctor.
   • They mean to visit us next week.

   Synonymesaimcontemplatedesignhave in mindintendplanproposepurpose

3. Result in or causeB2formal

   To have something as a consequence or effect.

   signifier (avoir pour conséquence)

   • This decision means we have to leave early.
   • Winning the game means a lot to the team.
   • The new law means higher taxes for everyone.

   Synonymesbring aboutcauseeffectengenderentailimplyinvolveoccasionproduce