complain

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer son mécontentement, son irritation ou pour se plaindre de quelque chose.

A verb used to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or a grievance about something.

1. Express dissatisfactionA2formal

   To say that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

   se plaindre

   • She complained about the noisy neighbors.
   • He complained to the manager about the poor service.
   • They complained that the room was too cold.

   Synonymescarpgripegrumblekvetchmoanobjectprotestwhine

   Antonymesapplaudapprovecelebratecommendpraise

2. Report a problemB1formal

   To formally state that something is not working properly or is causing trouble.

   Signaler un problème

   • I need to complain to the landlord about the broken heater.
   • She complained to the airline about her lost luggage.
   • He complained to the city council about the potholes.

   Synonymesflaglodgenotifyraiseregisterreport

3. Whine or grumbleB1informal

   To express annoyance or unhappiness in a persistent, often irritating way.

   se plaindre (de façon répétée)

   • Stop complaining and do something about it!
   • He's always complaining about his job.
   • She complained all day about the weather.

   Synonymesbeefbellyachecarpgripegrouchgrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   Antonymesapplaudapprovecommendpraise