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    Plaignit (en. Complained)

    /plɛ.ɲi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express a complaint, to deplore a situation.
    He pitied the fate of the victims.
    Il plaignit le sort des victimes.
    To show compassion for someone in difficulty.
    She keeps complaining about those who suffer.
    Elle ne cesse de plaignir ceux qui souffrent.
    To weep or feel sad for an unfortunate event.
    He lamented the loss of his friend.
    Il plaignit la perte de son ami.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'plangere', meaning 'to weep' or 'to lament'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complain about
    To express dissatisfaction about something.
    se plaindre de
    to complain to
    To voice complaints to someone.
    se plaigner à
    to pity someone
    To express sympathy for a person in difficulty.
    plaindre quelqu'un

    Related Words

    plaintive
    One who expresses a complaint.
    plaintif
    to pity
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to express a complaint.
    plaindre
    lamentation
    The act of pitying, usually associated with a feeling of sadness.
    plaintement

    Slang Meanings

    To lament excessively.
    He started complaining again, it’s annoying.
    Il a encore commencé à plaindre, c'est énervant.
    To tell everyone about one’s misfortunes.
    She just keeps complaining in her corner, change the record!
    Elle ne fait que plaindre dans son coin, change de disque !