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    Plaint (en. Complained)

    [plɛ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A cry or expression of sadness or suffering.
    His lament echoed in the valley.
    Son plaint a résonné dans la vallée.
    An evocation of moral or physical pain.
    The lament of the sick was painful to hear.
    Le plaint des malades était pénible à entendre.
    A lamentation or a moan.
    She let out a heartbreaking lament after the news.
    Elle a poussé un plaint déchirant après la nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'plangere', which means to strike or to weep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lament of the heart
    Expression of emotional pain.
    plaint de cœur
    to make a complaint
    To express one's suffering or disappointment.
    faire un plaint
    lament of the soul
    An internal or spiritual lamentation.
    plaint de l'âme

    Related Words

    weep
    The act of crying, often associated with a lament.
    pleure
    suffering
    A state of pain, often expressed through a lament.
    souffrance

    Slang Meanings

    Repetition of the same grievances.
    It's just a usual lament.
    C'est juste un plaint habituel.
    Exaggerated expression of sadness.
    There is always a lament in his words.
    Il y a toujours un plaint dans ses paroles.