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    Plaignez (en. Complain)

    /plɛɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express feelings of sorrow or despair.
    They often complain about the weather.
    Ils se plaignent souvent de la météo.
    To share one's grievances.
    She decided to complain about her boss to the committee.
    Elle a décidé de plaindre son patron au comité.
    To feel or express frustration.
    We can always complain about the lack of time.
    Nous pouvons toujours nous plaindre du manque de temps.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'plaindre', derived from the Latin 'plangere', meaning 'to strike' or 'to lament'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I complain
    To express personal dissatisfaction.
    Je me plains
    Do you often complain?
    Asks if someone often expresses complaints.
    Plaignez-vous souvent?
    Don't always be complaining
    Warn someone not to lament too much.
    Ne soyez pas toujours en train de vous plaindre

    Related Words

    complaint
    Act of complaining.
    plainte
    lamentation
    Expression of pain or grief.
    lamentation
    claim
    Request for what is lacking or owed.
    réclamation

    Slang Meanings

    Always complaining about everything.
    He is always in 'I'm complaining' mode.
    Il est toujours en mode 'je me plains'.
    Making a drama over nothing.
    Stop making drama and don't complain.
    Arrête de faire du drama et plaignez-toi pas.