Je n'en peux plus
Example: Je n'en peux plus de cette longue journée de travail.
Definition
"Je n'en peux plus" is a French expression used to convey extreme fatigue, frustration, or the inability to continue with a situation, often after prolonged effort or hardship. For example, it means 'I can't take it anymore' after a long day of work or stress.
Translations
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I can't take it anymore -
No puedo más -
Ik kan niet meer -
No puc més -
Ich kann nicht mehr
Etymology
The phrase "Je n'en peux plus" originates from French, where 'je' means 'I,' 'n'en' is a contraction indicating 'of it' or 'of them,' and 'peux' is the first person singular present tense of 'pouvoir,' meaning 'can' or 'be able to.' The phrase literally translates to 'I can no longer of it,' which idiomatically means 'I can't take it anymore.' Did you know? This expression vividly captures the feeling of reaching one's limit.
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