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Translation
va-t'en
Romanization
va-t'en
Pronunciation
vah ton
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
va-t'en — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "go away".
Same situation
shut up
tais-toi
tais-toi
Openleave me alone
laisse-moi tranquille
laisse-moi tranquille
Openi don't care
je m'en fiche
je m'en fiche
Openmind your own business
occupe-toi de tes affaires
occupe-toi de tes affaires
Openstop talking
arrête de parler
arrête de parler
Openwhat's wrong with you
qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi ?
qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi?
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FAQ
You say "va-t'en" in French. The romanized form is "va-t'en", and a simple pronunciation cue is "vah ton".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "vah ton" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "va-t'en".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.