C'en (en. It's)

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Used to refer to a situation or object that has already been mentioned.
You know what it is!
Tu sais ce que c'en est !
Expresses a feeling of disinterest or disapproval.
Honestly, I don't care what others think about it.
Franchement, je m'en fiche de ce qu'en pensent les autres.
Indicates that an idea or concept has been understood.
I see what that means.
Je vois ce que c'en veut dire.

Etymology

Contracted form of 'cela en', used in everyday language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that's enough
Expression used to indicate that something is sufficient.
c'en est assez
I don't care
Means that I don't care about it.
je m'en fous
what does he/she think about it?
Request for opinion on something.
qu'est-ce qu'en dit?

Related Words

that
Corresponds to something or a situation mentioned.
cela
this
Used to designate something nearby.
ceci

Slang Meanings

It doesn't matter.
Regarding his opinion on the film, I don't care.
À propos de son avis sur le film, je m'en fiche.
It's crazy.
All this drama, that's too much.
Tout ce drame, c'en est trop.