Paris and urban French meaning
mec
An informal word for a man, guy, boyfriend, or male friend.
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Meaning
Mec is a very common informal French noun for a man or guy. In context it may also mean a boyfriend or male friend.
Pronunciation and grammar
/mɛk/ · informal noun
Informal but widely understood.
How it is used
It appears throughout France and is especially common in everyday conversation in Paris.
Examples
French: C’est qui, ce mec ?
Plain English: Who is that guy?
French: Elle est venue avec son mec.
Plain English: She came with her boyfriend.
Important context
Tone matters. The phrase ce mec can sound neutral, dismissive, or hostile depending on delivery.
Source and further readingWiktionnaire français : mec