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English to French Dictionary

complain Meaning in French (complain signification en français)

se plaindre
se plaindre in English:complain
Phonetic:s(ə) plɛ̃dʁ
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de complain en français est se plaindre. (Exprimer son mécontentement ou son agacement à propos de quelque chose.)

Definitions of Complain

  1. 1
    verb
    se plaindre

    To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

    Exprimer son mécontentement ou son agacement à propos de quelque chose.

Example Sentences

“She always complains about the weather.”

Elle se plaint toujours du temps.

“Don't complain, just try to fix it.”

Ne te plains pas, essaie juste de le réparer.

“Many customers complained about the slow service.”

De nombreux clients se sont plaints du service lent.

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularcomplains
past tensecomplained
present participlecomplaining
nouncomplaint
agent nouncomplainer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

complain aboutcollocation

To express dissatisfaction regarding a specific subject.

have no complaintsexpression

To be completely satisfied with something.