means

UK
/miːnz/
US
/minz/

Traduzioni

meansnoun
means
pl
UK
/miːnz/
US
/minz/
moyensAu pluriel, pour désigner les moyens utilisés pour accomplir ou transmettre quelque chose.
The means of communication have evolved significantly over the years.
Les moyens de communication ont considérablement évolué au fil des ans.
Education is a means to improve one's future prospects.
L'éducation est un moyen d'améliorer ses perspectives d'avenir.
moyensAu pluriel, pour parler des ressources financières.
He lived beyond his means and quickly fell into debt.
Il vivait au-dessus de ses moyens et s'est vite endetté.
meanverb

means

meant
Past Simple
meant
Past Participle
meaning
Gerund
UK
/miːn/
US
/min/
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.
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.
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
être destiné àPour indiquer un destinataire, une finalité ou une intention.
meannoun

means

pl

means
pl
UK
/miːn/
US
/min/
moyenneSens mathématique ou statistique.
The mean of the test scores was calculated to determine the class average.
La moyenne des notes du test a été calculée pour déterminer la moyenne de la classe.
juste milieuPour une position équilibrée entre deux extrêmes.
He always tries to find a mean between work and leisure.
Il essaie toujours de trouver un juste milieu entre le travail et les loisirs.

Definizioni

meansnoun
An instrument or method used to achieve a desired result.
Education is a means to improve one's future prospects.
Financial resources or income.
He lived beyond his means and quickly fell into debt.
A way or manner of doing something.
The means of communication have evolved significantly over the years.
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.
meannoun
The value obtained by dividing the sum of several quantities by their number; an average.
The mean of the test scores was calculated to determine the class average.
A condition, quality, or course of action equally removed from two opposite extremes; a middle way.
He always tries to find a mean between work and leisure.