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    Griefs (en. Grievances)

    ɡʁif

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Emotional pains caused by a loss, grief, or disappointment.
    He expressed his grievances following the death of his friend.
    Il a exprimé ses griefs suite au décès de son ami.
    Resentment or complaint in the face of an injustice.
    She raised grievances against the company's management.
    Elle a formulé des griefs contre la direction de l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'grief' meaning pain, sorrow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to express one's grievances
    To share one's complaints or pain.
    exprimer ses griefs
    to have grievances
    To have reproaches or complaints to formulate.
    avoir des griefs
    founded grievances
    Complaints based on legitimate elements.
    griefs fondés

    Related Words

    sorrow
    Deep sadness or sorrow.
    chagrin
    resentment
    A state of mind of a person who holds a grudge.
    ressentiment
    complaint
    Expression of dissatisfaction.
    plainte

    Slang Meanings

    To complain excessively.
    Stop complaining about everything!
    Arrête de faire des griefs pour tout!
    To talk about one's personal problems in public.
    He is always unpacking his grievances.
    Il est toujours en train de déballer ses griefs.