En (en. In)
[ɑ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
pronoun
Replaces a noun or thing already mentioned, often used to indicate origin or quantity.
I eat apples. I eat them every day.
Je mange des pommes. J'en mange tous les jours.
Indicates a place or direction in which one is situated.
I am in France.
Je suis en France.
Used to shorten a sentence with a complement of place or time.
He went on vacation. I warned him about it.
Il est parti en vacances. Je l'en ai averti.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'de' with a connotation of origin or belonging.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fed up
To be tired or unhappy with something.
en avoir marre
at war
To be in conflict or opposition.
en guerre
to go away
To leave or depart from a place.
s'en aller
Related Words
from where
Indicates a provenance or origin.
d'où
there
Indicates a specific place.
là
that
Refers to a thing or situation.
cela
Slang Meanings
To be tired
I can't take it anymore, I'm exhausted.
J'en peux plus, je suis épuisé.
To understand
Did you get it or not? I had a good laugh about it!
T'as capté ou pas? J'en ai bien ri !