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complaining

UK
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
complaining about
complaining over

Translations

complainingnoun
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.
Synonyms
discontent
protesting
lamenting
grousing
moaning
whining
grumbling
complaininggerund / present participle
UK
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
US
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe someone or something that complains.
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.
Synonyms
whingeing
fretful
discontented
querulous
petulant
grumbling
whining
moaning
carping
grousing
complainverb

complaining

Gerund

complained
Past Simple
complained
Past Participle
complaining
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpleɪn/
US
/kəmˈpleɪn/
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.
Synonyms
protest
grumble
whine
moan
lament
object
bemoan
express dissatisfaction
Antonyms
approve
endorse
praise
compliment

Definitions

complainingnoun
The expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
Her constant complaining about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
complaininggerund / present participle
Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
The complaining customer demanded to speak to the manager about the poor service.
complainverb
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.
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