complain in French
complain in French is se plaindre, porter plainte — complain means to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
complain in French
se plaindre
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
porter plainte
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
What does "complain" mean?
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verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
"Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant."
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verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.
"She complained to the police about the noisy neighbors."
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complain in a sentence
- Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
- He never complains, even when things go wrong.
- She complained to the police about the noisy neighbors.
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What is "complain" in French?
"complain" in French is se plaindre, porter plainte. complain means: To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
How do you use "complain" in a sentence?
Example: "Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant." In French, "complain" is se plaindre, porter plainte.
Are there other ways to say "complain" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "complain": se plaindre, porter plainte.
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