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    Plaignait (en. Complained)

    /plɛɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of making known one's discomfort or disagreement.
    He often complained about his job situation.
    Il se plaignait souvent de sa situation professionnelle.
    To express one's pain or sadness.
    She complained about her constant headaches.
    Elle se plaignait de ses maux de tête permanents.
    To manifest dissatisfaction with something.
    The students complained about the lack of school supplies.
    Les élèves se plaignaient du manque de matériel scolaire.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complain about
    To express dissatisfaction about something.
    se plaindre de
    recurring complaints
    Complaints that often recur on the same subject.
    plaintes récurrentes
    to pity someone
    To show compassion for someone who is suffering.
    plaindre quelqu'un

    Related Words

    complaint
    Expression of dissatisfaction.
    plainte
    to pity
    To feel compassion for someone.
    plaindre
    to grumble
    To express one's dissatisfaction in an informal way.
    râler

    Slang Meanings

    To complain exaggeratedly.
    Stop being a drama queen and complaining all the time.
    Arrête de faire ta drama queen et de te plaindre tout le temps.
    To lament without a valid reason.
    He’s just lamenting, it’s becoming annoying.
    Il ne fait que se lamenter, ça devient pénible.