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    Moyen (en. Average)

    /mwa.jɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The way in which something is done.
    He chose a low-cost means to travel.
    Il a choisi un moyen peu coûteux pour voyager.
    Resource or tool that enables the achievement of a goal.
    Modern means of communication are very varied.
    Les moyens de communication modernes sont très variés.
    Intermediate state or condition.
    She is in an intermediate state between two decisions.
    Elle se trouve dans un moyen terme entre deux décisions.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'media', derived from 'medius' which means 'middle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the means
    To be able to afford something financially.
    avoir les moyens
    of the Middle Ages
    Referring to a historical period, often associated with cultural specificities.
    de moyen âge

    Related Words

    moderately
    In an average way.
    moyennement
    average
    Average or intermediate value.
    moyenne

    Slang Meanings

    Not very good, but not bad either.
    The exhibition was mediocre, nothing special.
    L'exposition était moyen, rien de spécial.
    Approximately, more or less.
    He understood roughly what was happening.
    Il a compris moyen ce qui se passait.