complaining

UK
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
complainingnoun
Translations
plainteAu sens de récrimination ou d’expression d’insatisfaction.
Her constant complaining about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
Sa plainte constante à propos du temps commençait à agacer tout le monde.
Definitions
The expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
Her constant complaining about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
complaininggerund / present participle
UK
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe someone or something that complains.
Translations
plaignantPour une personne qui exprime son mécontentement; registre neutre.
The complaining customer demanded to speak to the manager about the poor service.
Le client plaignant a exigé de parler au responsable au sujet du mauvais service.
Definitions
Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
The complaining customer demanded to speak to the manager about the poor service.
complainverb

complaining

ing-form

complained
Past Simple
complained
Past Participle
complaining
ing-form
UK
/kəmˈpleɪn/
US
/kəmˈpleɪn/
Translations
se plaindre de
She complained about the noise coming from the construction site.
Elle s'est plainte du bruit venant du chantier.
se plaindre deS'emploie aussi pour des symptômes ou des troubles physiques.
Several passengers complained of nausea during the turbulent flight.
Plusieurs passagers se sont plaints de nausées pendant le vol agité.
Additional translations
porter plainte contreSens juridique.
Definitions
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
She complained about the noise coming from the construction site.
To state that something is wrong or not satisfactory.
He complained to the manager about the poor service at the restaurant.
To make a formal accusation or initiate legal action against someone or something.
The plaintiff complained that the contract had been breached.
To report or describe a symptom of illness or physical discomfort.
Several passengers complained of nausea during the turbulent flight.