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    Moyens (en. Means)

    mwa.jɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Material, financial, or human resources that one can use.
    We need additional means to carry out this project.
    Nous avons besoin de moyens supplémentaires pour réaliser ce projet.
    Way or manner of doing something.
    He has several means to solve this problem.
    Il a plusieurs moyens pour résoudre ce problème.
    Ability or skill of a person.
    She has the intellectual means to succeed.
    Elle a les moyens intellectuels pour réussir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'medium', meaning the middle or the way.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the means
    to have the necessary resources to do something.
    avoir les moyens
    to be average
    not to be exceptional, to be within the norm.
    être moyen
    the means at hand
    the resources available in a given situation.
    les moyens du bord

    Related Words

    resource
    Element that can be used for a gain or result.
    ressource
    ability
    Potential or competence for achievement.
    capacité
    tool
    Instrument used to carry out a task.
    outil

    Slang Meanings

    Not much means.
    He doesn't have much means to go out this weekend.
    Il n'a pas trop de moyens pour sortir ce week-end.
    To have cash (money).
    With all these means, he can afford to travel.
    Avec tous ces moyens, il peut se permettre de voyager.