mean

/mˈiːn/

/ˈmin/

[verbe] [adjectif] [nom]

to mean

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

signifier

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Synonymes : convey

signify

1.1

signifier

(of a word) to signify something in the same or another language

Synonymes : intend

signify

stand for

vouloir faire

to intend something to happen or be so

Synonymes : intend

think

2.1

signifier

to lead to a particular or likely result

Synonymes : entail

imply

2.2

vouloir faire

to be supposed or intended to do a certain thing

être

to be valuable or of importance to someone

mean

[ADJECTIF]

méchant

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

Synonymes : base

meanspirited

avare

not willing to spend money or use something; cheap or stingy

Synonymes : mingy

miserly

tight

Mean

[NOM]

moyenne

(mathematics) the average value of a set of quantities calculated by adding them, and dividing them by the total number of the quantities

Synonymes : mean value

Exemples

1. The white flag means surrender.

2. In French, 'maison' means 'house'.

3. More exercise means better health.

4. Better insulation means lower heating bills.

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