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meant

/ment/

/mɛnt/

meant by

meant in

Translations

meantpast participle

Functions as a past-participle adjective meaning ‘intended’ or ‘designed’; distinct from the verbal past form of mean.

destinéSens principal : « destiné à », « prévu pour ».

This seat is meant for the elderly.

Cette place est destinée aux personnes âgées.

Additional translations

intentionnéSurtout dans les composés comme well-meant ou ill-meant.

meanverb

meant

Past Simple

meant

Past Simple

meant

Past Participle

meaning

Gerund

/miːn/

/min/

entraînerPour exprimer une conséquence ou un résultat.

Missing the bus means you'll be late for work.

Rater le bus entraîne un retard au travail.

vouloir direEmployé pour exprimer une intention ou une explication de sens.

When I said 'I'll be there soon,' I meant within the hour.

Quand j’ai dit « Je serai là bientôt », je voulais dire dans l’heure.

signifierPour indiquer le sens, l’importance ou la portée de quelque chose.

Winning this award means a lot to her.

Gagner ce prix signifie beaucoup pour elle.

Additional translations

être destiné àPour indiquer un destinataire, une finalité ou une intention.

Synonyms

Definitions

meantpast participle

Intended or designed for a particular purpose, person, or outcome.

This seat is meant for the elderly.

(chiefly in compounds such as well-meant or ill-meant) Having a specified intention; well-intentioned or ill-intentioned.

Her criticism was well meant, though it sounded harsh.

meanverb

To intend to convey or refer to a particular thing or idea.

When I said 'I'll be there soon,' I meant within the hour.

To have a particular significance or importance.

Winning this award means a lot to her.

To have as a consequence or result.

Missing the bus means you'll be late for work.

To intend or design for a particular purpose or recipient.

This gift is meant for you.