How to Say ‘I'm fed up!’ in French
J'en ai marre!
zhahn enn ay mar
[zhahn enn ay mar]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses reaching one's limit, common in daily life.
🇫🇷 In France: Frequently used by people of all ages across France.
Phrase Breakdown
J'en
zhahn enn
I am
Informal construction for expressing possession of a feeling.
J'en ai assez.
I've had enough.
Words in this phrase
J'
[zhahn]
I've
Contraction indicating possession, referring to self.
J'en ai marre d'attendre.
I've had enough of waiting.
en
[enn]
had
Part of expression indicating a limit of tolerance has been reached.
J'en ai marre d'attendre.
I've had enough of waiting.
ai
[ay]
enough
Indicates reaching the limit or end of tolerance.
J'en ai marre d'attendre.
I've had enough of waiting.
marre
[mar]
enough
Indicates being fed up with something.
J'en ai marre d'attendre.
I've had enough of waiting.
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