French Expression · Intermediate
Je n'en peux plus
I can't take it anymore / I'm exhausted
Pronunciation: zhuh n'ahn puh PLU
Meaning
Used to express extreme fatigue, exasperation, or being overwhelmed by a situation.
Example
J'ai tellement travaillé aujourd'hui, je n'en peux plus.
I've worked so much today, I'm exhausted.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Je n'en peux plus out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.