complaint in French
complaint in French is plainte, réclamation, porter plainte — complaint means a statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
complaint in French
plainte
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based.
réclamation
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based.
porter plainte
(legal) In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate.
What does "complaint" mean?
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noun A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
"The hotel manager took the complaint seriously and offered a refund."
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noun A medical problem or symptom.
"Back pain is a common complaint among office workers."
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noun A formal legal document stating the facts and claims that start a lawsuit.
"The lawyer filed the complaint with the county court."
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complaint in a sentence
- The hotel manager took the complaint seriously and offered a refund.
- She filed a complaint after receiving the wrong order.
- Back pain is a common complaint among office workers.
- The lawyer filed the complaint with the county court.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "complaint" in French?
"complaint" in French is plainte, réclamation, porter plainte. complaint means: A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
How do you use "complaint" in a sentence?
Example: "The hotel manager took the complaint seriously and offered a refund." In French, "complaint" is plainte, réclamation, porter plainte.
Are there other ways to say "complaint" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "complaint": plainte, réclamation, porter plainte.
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