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    Réclamation (en. Claim)

    /ʁe.klam.a.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Official request made to obtain a ruling on a contentious point.
    He filed a complaint with customer service.
    Il a déposé une réclamation au service client.
    Action of claiming something.
    His complaint concerns damages caused to his vehicle.
    Sa réclamation porte sur des dommages causés à son véhicule.
    Approach aimed at asserting a right.
    Claiming copyright is essential for the artist.
    La réclamation des droits d'auteur est essentielle pour l'artiste.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reclamationem', which means 'reclamation, appeal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a complaint
    Requesting something due to dissatisfaction.
    faire une réclamation
    complaint in due form
    A request made following the appropriate rules.
    réclamation en bonne et due forme
    complaint to customer service
    Request addressed to the company for problem resolution.
    réclamation auprès du service client

    Related Words

    claim
    Act of requesting what one considers as their due.
    revendication
    complaint
    Expression of dissatisfaction, often in a legal context.
    plainte
    appeal
    Action of appealing to a higher authority for redress.
    appel

    Slang Meanings

    An insistent request to a company.
    After receiving a defective product, he made a complaint like a true pro.
    Après avoir reçu un produit défectueux, il a fait une réclamation comme un vrai pro.
    A complaint to obtain restitution.
    He filed his complaint because the service was terrible.
    Il a déposé sa réclamation parce que le service était nul.