mec

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/mɛk/

nounmasculineSing

guy

dude

man

Y avait un mec qui parlait tout seul dans la rue.

There was a guy talking to himself in the street.

Synonyms:gars, type, homme

nounmasculineSing

boyfriend

Elle est allée au cinéma avec son mec hier soir.

She went to the cinema with her boyfriend last night.

Synonyms:petit ami, copain

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Mec means "guy" or "dude". It is an informal masculine noun used to refer to a man.

USAGE

It's common in casual conversation: "C'est un bon mec." (He's a good guy.) or "Tu connais ce mec ?" (Do you know this guy?).

REGISTER

Mec is very informal, even slang. Avoid using it in formal contexts or when addressing strangers, superiors, or elders. Its tone can range from friendly to slightly dismissive.