Mena (en. Mena)

/mɛnɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Term used to designate an individual, often in an informal context.
Look at that mena in the street.
Regarde ce mena dans la rue.
A young man, often in a colloquial register.
That mena is really nice.
Ce mena est vraiment sympa.
A type, a guy.
I’m going out with that mena tonight.
Je vais sortir avec ce mena ce soir.

Etymology

The word 'mena' comes from slang and has roots in colloquial language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's a mena.
It refers to a guy or a person.
C'est un mena
He has the mena style.
He has a style that attracts attention.
Il a le style mena
Look at the mena over there.
Be careful of that guy.
Regarde le mena là-bas

Related Words

guy
A man, a boy.
mec
dude
Colloquial term for a man.
gars
individual
A person, whoever they may be.
individu

Slang Meanings

A guy that one finds attractive.
He is really mena, I can't help but look at him.
Il est vraiment mena, je ne peux pas m'empêcher de le regarder.
A man who has style or stands out.
That mena is always well-dressed.
Ce mena est toujours bien habillé.