Plainte (en. Complaint)

/plɛ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A process by which a person expresses dissatisfaction or pain.

Example Sentence: He filed a complaint against the company for wrongful dismissal.

Il a déposé une plainte contre l'entreprise pour licenciement abusif.

Definition: Official communication reporting a reprehensible act.

Example Sentence: The association's complaint was heard by the authorities.

La plainte de l'association a été entendue par les autorités.

Definition: Reminder of a suffering or an injustice.

Example Sentence: Her complaint resonated throughout the room, touching the hearts of the listeners.

Sa plainte résonnait dans toute la salle, touchant le cœur des auditeurs.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'plangere' which means 'to strike, to weep'.

Phrase: to file a complaint

Meaning: To make an official claim about a wrongdoing.

déposer une plainte

Phrase: complaint made

Meaning: A complaint that has been made or recorded.

plainte émise

Phrase: complaint dismissed

Meaning: A complaint for which no action is taken.

plainte sans suite

Phrase: valid complaint

Meaning: A complaint considered valid by the authorities.

plainte receveur

Related Word: to pity

Description: To have sympathy or compassion for someone.

plaindre

Related Word: plaintiff

Description: The claimant in a lawsuit.

plaintif

Related Word: pleading

Description: Argumentation presented in favor of a complaint or an accusation.

plaidoirie

Slang Meaning: To grumble

Example: He only grumbles for any little thing.

Il ne fait que râler pour un oui ou pour un non.

Slang Meaning: To complain

Example: Stop complaining all the time, it’s becoming heavy!

Stop de te plaindre tout le temps, ça devient lourd !