complaint

• Expression de mécontentement, de grief ou d'accusation officielle concernant quelque chose jugé injuste ou insatisfaisant.

A statement expressing dissatisfaction, grievance, or a formal accusation about something considered wrong or unsatisfactory.

1. Expression of dissatisfactionB1formal

   A statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

   plainte (expression de mécontentement)

   • She filed a complaint about the poor service.
   • The manager listened to the customer's complaint.
   • He made a complaint to the landlord about the noise.

   Synonymesbeefgrievancegripegrumblekickingmoanobjectionprotestwhine

2. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A physical or medical problem, often a symptom of illness.

   Affection (médicale)

   • He went to the doctor with a chest complaint.
   • The patient described a stomach complaint.
   • Common complaints include headaches and back pain.

   Synonymesafflictionailmentdisorderillnessmaladysickness

3. Legal accusationC1formallegal

   A formal legal document stating that someone has committed a crime or offense.

   Plainte pénale

   • The police filed a complaint against the suspect.
   • A criminal complaint was lodged in court.
   • The complaint detailed the charges of fraud.

   Synonymesaccusationchargeindictmentinformation