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    S'en (en. If not)

    s‿ɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicate a movement or direction, often in a context where one is distancing themselves.
    He’s going on vacation.
    Il s'en va en vacances.
    To disengage or withdraw from a situation.
    She left after the argument.
    Elle s'en est allé après la dispute.
    To express a personal connection with something.
    He has always blamed himself for what he said.
    Il s'en est toujours voulu pour ce qu'il a dit.

    Etymology

    Origin of the reflexive pronoun 'se' combined with 'en', indicating distance or removal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave
    To leave or depart from a place.
    s'en aller
    to not care
    To not care about something.
    s'en foutre
    to get by
    To manage to get out of a difficult situation.
    s'en sortir

    Related Words

    se
    Reflexive pronoun indicating that the subject of the action is also the object.
    se
    en
    Adverb indicating a location or direction.
    en

    Slang Meanings

    To make fun of something.
    When he heard the news, he completely didn't care.
    Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il s'en foutait complètement.
    To leave a place quickly.
    He finished his drink and left.
    Il a fini son verre et s'en est allé.