Plaintes (en. Complaints)
/plɛ̃t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Expressions of suffering, disagreement, or dissatisfaction.
She expressed her complaints about the service.
Elle a exprimé ses plaintes concernant le service.
Formal requests to report a problem.
Customer complaints are taken into account by the manager.
Les plaintes des clients sont prises en compte par le gestionnaire.
Whispers or laments about a difficult situation.
He is just sharing his complaints about his job.
Il ne fait que partager ses plaintes au sujet de son travail.
Etymology
From the verb 'to complain', which means 'to express one's suffering'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make complaints
To express dissatisfaction to an authority.
faire des plaintes
complaints and claims
A series of formal grievances.
plaintes et réclamations
repetitive complaints
Similar requests made multiple times.
plaintes répétitives
Related Words
to complain
To express sorrow or compassion.
plaindre
lamentation
Expression of regret or sadness.
déploration
recrimination
Mutual accusation.
récrimination
Slang Meanings
To complain a lot without valid reason.
Stop complaining about nothing.
Cesse de faire des plaintes pour un rien.
Exaggerated reactions to a minor issue.
He complains as if it were the end of the world.
Il se plaint comme si c'était la fin du monde.