mean
To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
Exemples
3 sur 5What does this word mean?
What is the definition of this word?
I am not sure I understand what you mean by that proposal.
I don't understand your specific intention with that proposal.
I didn't mean to step on your toe!
I did not intend to step on your foot.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the letter 'M' in 'Mean' as standing for 'Message.' What is the message or definition of this word?
Quiz rapide
I'm sorry, I didn't _____ to break your vase.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : mean
Exemples
What does this word mean?
everydayWhat is the definition of this word?
I am not sure I understand what you mean by that proposal.
formalI don't understand your specific intention with that proposal.
I didn't mean to step on your toe!
informalI did not intend to step on your foot.
In this study, 'frequent' means occurring more than five times.
academicIn this paper, 'frequent' is defined as occurring more than five times.
A delay in shipping means we will miss the deadline.
businessA shipping delay indicates we will be late for the deadline.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
I mean
used to correct or clarify a previous statement
by all means
of course or certainly
mean well
to have good intentions despite a bad result
Souvent confondu avec
'Mean' as a verb refers to significance, while 'means' as a noun refers to a method or way of doing something.
The verb refers to intention or definition, whereas the adjective can mean unkind or describe a mathematical average.
Notes d'usage
When asking for a definition, use the present simple: 'What does [word] mean?'. When expressing intention, follow 'mean' with 'to' plus the infinitive verb.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget the 's' for the third person singular (e.g., 'It mean...' instead of 'It means...'). Another mistake is saying 'I mean do it' instead of the correct 'I mean to do it'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the letter 'M' in 'Mean' as standing for 'Message.' What is the message or definition of this word?
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English word 'mænan,' which meant to tell, say, or intend.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
I'm sorry, I didn't _____ to break your vase.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : mean
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
show
A1To allow something to be seen by pointing it out or displaying it. It can also mean to explain or demonstrate how to do a specific task.
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