N’en (en. N'en)

/n ɛn/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

Definition: Indicates the absence, lack, or negation of a concept.

Example sentence: I don't need it.

Je n'en ai pas besoin.

Definition: Used to reinforce a negation regarding a situation.

Example sentence: He never talks about it.

Il n'en parle jamais.

Definition: Can refer to something indefinite in context.

Example sentence: I’m not counting on him; I don’t feel like it.

Je ne compte pas sur lui, je n'en ai pas envie.

Etymology/Origin: Shortened form of 'ne en', formed by the contraction of the negation 'ne' and the pronoun 'en'.

Phrase: can't take it anymore

Meaning: To be at the end of one's rope, to no longer be able to tolerate.

n'en pouvoir plus

Phrase: not care about it

Meaning: To not care about something.

s'en moquer

Phrase: have had enough

Meaning: To be tired or fed up with something.

en avoir assez

Phrase: can’t believe my eyes

Meaning: To be very surprised by what one sees.

n'en croire pas ses yeux

Related word: en

Description: Pronoun used to replace a complement of place or a notion already mentioned.

Related word: ne

Description: Negation particle in French.

Meaning: Familiar expression to signify refusal.

Example: I don't want it, not even in my dreams.

Je n'en veux pas, même pas en rêve.

Meaning: Used to minimize a request.

Example: Don’t worry, don’t overdo it.

T’inquiète, n’en fais pas trop.