A fixed first-person form of en avoir marre, built from j' (I), en (of it), ai (have), and familiar marre, meaning enough. The last word has long been used in expressions of weariness and exasperation.
A fixed first-person form of en avoir marre, built from j' (I), en (of it), ai (have), and familiar marre, meaning enough. The last word has long been used in expressions of weariness and exasperation.
What does j'en ai marre mean?
J'en ai marre means that the speaker is fed up, has had enough, or cannot tolerate a situation any longer.
Is j'en ai marre formal French?
No. J'en ai marre is familiar and natural in conversation, but j'en ai assez is more neutral.
What can follow j'en ai marre?
Use de before a noun or infinitive, as in j'en ai marre du bruit or j'en ai marre d'attendre, and que before a clause.
Can j'en ai marre stand alone?
Yes. Said alone, j'en ai marre means that the speaker's patience has run out, with the cause understood from context.
What is stronger than j'en ai marre?
J'en ai ras le bol is often stronger and more forceful, while j'en ai assez is usually milder and more neutral.
How is j'en ai marre pronounced?
J'en ai marre is pronounced /ʒɑ̃nɛ maʁ/ in standard French.