As an adjective:
* moyen: This is the most common translation for "mean" as in "average" or "ordinary."
* méchant: This translates to "mean" as in "cruel" or "nasty."
* mauvais: This means "bad" or "evil," which can also be used for "mean."
As a verb:
* signifier: This translates to "mean" as in "to signify" or "to represent."
* vouloir dire: This is a more direct translation of "to mean" and is often used in the sense of "to intend" or "to express."
Example:
* "The mean temperature was 20 degrees Celsius." (La température moyenne était de 20 degrés Celsius.)
* "He's a mean person." (C'est une personne méchante.)
* "What does this word mean?" (Que veut dire ce mot?)
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