J'en ai marre!
I'm fed up!
Language note: Expresses reaching one's limit, common in daily life.
Culture note: Frequently used by people of all ages across France.
Context: He now lies on his bed, realizing he’s overwhelmed.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
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.
Phrase Parts
J'en
I am
Informal construction for expressing possession of a feeling.
J'en ai assez.
I've had enough.
ai
have
First person singular of 'have' in French.
J'ai un chat.
I have a cat.
marre
fed up
Expression of being tired or sick of something.
J'en ai marre de ça.
I'm fed up with it.
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