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    Plaignaient (en. Complained)

    /plɛɛɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express one's dissatisfaction or suffering.
    They were complaining about the slowness of public services.
    Ils se plaignaient de la lenteur des services publics.
    To make a complaint about a situation.
    The employees were complaining about the working conditions.
    Les employés se plaignaient des conditions de travail.
    To show that one is dissatisfied or unhappy.
    She was always complaining about her noisy neighbor.
    Elle se plaignait toujours de son voisin bruyant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'se plaindre', derived from the Latin 'plangere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complain to someone
    To express one's dissatisfaction to a person.
    se plaindre auprès de quelqu'un
    to pity someone
    To have sympathy or pity for someone.
    plaindre quelqu'un
    to complain about the situation
    To express dissatisfaction regarding a given situation.
    se plaindre de la situation

    Related Words

    complaint
    An act of complaining, making a claim.
    plainte
    complainant
    A person who complains, who presents a complaint.
    plaignant
    plaintiff
    One who complains, who expresses suffering or grievances.
    plaintif

    Slang Meanings

    To gripe
    He is always griping about his job.
    Il râle tout le temps à propos de son travail.
    To grumble
    He grumbles in his corner without ever complaining directly.
    Il grogne dans son coin sans jamais se plaindre directement.