English–French
“mean” in French
How to say “mean” in French
“Mean” in French is méchant.
A sharp, unfriendly edge that makes a person hostile or a situation harsh.
Example sentences with méchant
Il a dit quelque chose de méchant.
He said something mean.
Tips for using méchant
- For a person, méchant often means mean or nasty rather than evil, while un méchant rhume means a severe cold.
Other French words for “mean”
Tu es vilain avec moi.
You're being mean to me.
Ce mot signifie la liberté.
This word means freedom.