How to Say "Average" in French

moyenne

/mwa.jɛn/feminine

The French word for the English phrase 'average' (as a noun) is moyenne.

In a mathematical context, when you are referring specifically to the arithmetic mean, use the noun la moyenne.

Meaning: arithmetic mean (noun)

Which one should you use?

While moyenne is the feminine form used as a noun, moyen is the masculine adjective form used to mean 'average' or 'typical'.

The noun for 'average' is feminine, which means it is referred to as la moyenne.

/mwa.jɛn/

In maritime law, the term avarie grosse is the French translation for 'general average'. It refers to a legal principle where all stakeholders in a sea venture share a loss caused by a voluntary sacrifice of cargo.
French speakers use au moyen de to mean 'by means of'. This uses the same root as moyenne but refers to a method rather than a numerical value.
The word moyenne is used in the phrase faire la moyenne, which can colloquially mean to find a compromise or a middle ground between two opposing opinions.

Tom a une taille moyenne.
Tom is average height.
This sentence uses moyenne to describe height.
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Mes notes étaient moyennes.
My marks were average.
This sentence uses moyenne to describe marks.
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Yanni est de taille moyenne.
Yanni is just average.
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La moyenne de cette classe est de 80 %.
The average in this class is 80%.
Ce résultat est dans la norme.
This result is within the average range.
Cet élève est moyen en mathématiques.
This student is average in mathematics.
Ce film était plutôt banal.
This movie was quite average.
Ce plat était bon, mais pas exceptionnel.
This dish was good but not outstanding.
Mon professeur m'a donné une note moyenne, mais je vais essayer de m'améliorer.
My teacher gave me an average grade, but I will try to improve.
Cette ville est assez banale, mais elle a son charme.
This city is quite average, but it has its charm.
Les résultats de cette étude sont dans la norme établie.
The results of this study are within the established average.
La moyenne des températures en été est d'environ 25 degrés Celsius.
The average temperature in summer is around 25 degrees Celsius.
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