plaindre
plaindre
plɛ̃:dʁ
pledr

Definition & Meaning of "plaindre"in French

plaindre
01

ressentir de la compassion ou de la pitié pour quelqu'un 

plaindre definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Strong
Auxiliary verb
avoir
1st person singular
plains
1st person plural
plaignons
Future 1st person
plaindrai
Present participle
plaignant
Past participle
plaint
Imperfect 1st person plural
plaignions
Examples
Je plains les enfants qui vivent dans la pauvreté. 

I pity the children who live in poverty.

02

to complain

exprimer son mécontentement ou sa souffrance 
plaindre definition and meaning
Examples
Elle se plaint toujours de son travail. 

She always complains about her work.

03

to moan, to whine

exprimer sa douleur ou son inconfort de façon répétée 
plaindre definition and meaning
Examples
Il se plaint toujours de son mal de dos. 

He always moans about his back pain.

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