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    Plaignant (en. Complainant)

    [plɛ̃ɡnɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual who officially complains of a harm.
    The complainant decided to bring the case before the court.
    Le plaignant a décidé de porter l'affaire devant le tribunal.
    Person who expresses dissatisfaction regarding a service or action.
    As a complainant, he has the right to be heard at the hearing.
    En tant que plaignant, il a le droit d'être entendu lors de l'audience.
    One who supports a legal action against a defendant.
    The complainant presented solid evidence to support his request.
    Le plaignant présentait des preuves solides pour étayer sa demande.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to complain', derived from the Latin 'plangere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    principal complainant
    The complainant who initiated the legal proceedings.
    plaignant principal
    complainant's statement
    The presentation of grievances by the complainant before the court.
    déclaration du plaignant
    complainant's right
    The rights conferred to the person who files a complaint.
    droit du plaignant

    Related Words

    complaint
    An act of formally complaining.
    plainte
    approach
    Action of initiating legal proceedings.
    démarche
    appeal
    Means by which a complainant seeks to obtain justice.
    recours

    Slang Meanings

    Grumbler
    He is always the grumbler when something goes wrong.
    Il est toujours le grogneur quand quelque chose ne va pas.
    Whiner
    She is known as the office whiner.
    Elle est connue comme la raleuse du bureau.