J'en (en. I have)

/ʒɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates the existence of a relationship or an ongoing action.
I'm fed up with this situation.
J'en ai marre de cette situation.
Indicates belonging or origin.
I'm coming from there, it's my home.
J'en viens, c'est chez moi.
Serves to express a provider of a quantity.
I want a little more.
J'en veux encore un peu.

Etymology

Contraction of 'je' + 'en', where 'en' replaces a term already mentioned.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I'm fed up.
I'm tired of this.
j'en ai marre
I want it.
I desire this.
j'en veux
I don't know anything about it.
I don't know anything about this subject.
j'en sais rien

Related Words

this
Indicates a specific object or proposal.
cela
en
Adverbial pronoun indicating a place or a quantity.
en

Slang Meanings

Expresses dissatisfaction.
I'm sick to death of this noise.
J'en ai ras le bol de ce bruit.
Shows enthusiasm for something.
I can't take it anymore, it's too great!
J'en peux plus, c'est trop génial !