plainte
complaint
The French word 'plainte' is used in a similar way as 'complaint' in English. It refers to a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. It can be used in both formal (such as legal contexts when someone files a 'plainte') and informal situations.
Example sentences using: plainte
Je vais déposer une plainte à la police.
I am going to file a complaint with the police.
This sentence is an example showing intent of future action with the usage of 'vais déposer', which signifies future tense. 'Plainte' is used here to denote a 'complaint' that will be filed to the 'police'.
Elle a reçu de nombreuses plaintes au sujet de son comportement.
She received numerous complaints about her behavior.
This sentence is in the past tense, indicated by the usage of 'a reçu' which translates to 'has received'. 'Plaintes' is used here in plural form implying multiple 'complaints' she received related to her 'comportement' or behavior.
Il n'a pas pris en compte ma plainte.
He did not take into account my complaint.
In this sentence, 'plainte' is used to denote a 'complaint' which was not considered by 'him', as shown by the phrase 'n'a pas pris en compte'. This is in the past tense and demonstrates the negative form in French with the use of 'ne...pas'.