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A2verb 1K

Complain

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/

Sens de Complain

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

In simple words: To say you are unhappy about something.

Complain dans une phrase

• She always likes to complain about her job.
• He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.
• You can complain to the manager if the service is bad.
• They tend to complain when they are not satisfied with their food.
• The students complain about the amount of homework they receive.

Comment utiliser Complain

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

complain + about + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp pain' – imagine someone in a camp grumbling about their uncomfortable sleeping bag.

Mots liés

Collocations with Complain

• bitterly
• loudly
• constantly
• cannot
• can hardly
• have cause to
• about
• at
• to

Synonyms for Complain

• protest
• grumble
• moan
• whine
• lament

Opposites of Complain

• praise
• approve
• agree

Common mistakes with Complain

• 'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning.
• Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'.
• Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Questions fréquentes sur Complain

Que signifie Complain?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Que signifie Complain en français ?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Quelle est la définition de Complain?

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

Comment utiliser Complain dans une phrase?

She always likes to complain about her job.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Complain?

He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.

Quels sont les synonymes de Complain?

Quelques alternatives courantes : protest, grumble, moan, whine, lament.

Quel est le contraire de Complain?

Les sens opposés incluent praise, approve, agree.

Quels mots vont avec Complain?

Il s'associe souvent à bitterly, loudly, constantly, cannot, can hardly, have cause to, about, at, to.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Complain?

'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning. Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'. Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Comment prononce-t-on Complain?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser Complain?

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Quel niveau CEFR a Complain?

"Complain" est au niveau A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.