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    Remontrances (en. Remonstrances)

    /ʁə.mɔ̃.tʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Critique or observation addressed to someone.
    He presented his remonstrances to the team leader.
    Il a présenté ses remontrances au chef de l'équipe.
    Opinion of a person regarding a specific point.
    His remonstrances were justified by the circumstances.
    Ses remontrances étaient justifiées par les circonstances.
    Procedure to assert a right or obligation.
    She made remonstrances in response to repeated delays.
    Elle a fait des remontrances face aux retards répétés.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'remontrer', which means 'to point out again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make remonstrances
    To express a criticism or reproach.
    faire des remontrances
    repeated remonstrances
    Critiques that are made multiple times.
    remontrances répétées
    to receive remonstrances
    To receive criticisms.
    recevoir des remontrances

    Related Words

    remonstrate
    To point out or signal a problem.
    remontrer
    reprimand
    The act of reprimanding or blaming.
    réprimande
    complaint
    Expression of dissatisfaction or suffering.
    plainte

    Slang Meanings

    Friendly critique
    When he makes remonstrances, it's always with humor.
    Quand il fait des remontrances, c'est toujours avec humour.
    Sermon
    He gave me a sermon about my tardiness, it wasn't just remonstrances.
    Il m'a donné un sermon sur mes retards, ce n'était pas juste des remontrances.