English–French
“complaint” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/plɛ̃t/
Example
J'ai reçu une plainte au sujet du service.
I received a complaint about the service.
How to say “complaint” in French
“Complaint” in French is plainte.
A formal grievance directed to a responsible authority, asking for action or compensation.
Example sentences with plainte
Elle a formulé une plainte au service client.
She voiced a complaint to customer service.
Tips for using plainte
- In porter plainte, the verb means to file a complaint, especially with the police or courts, rather than simply to complain.
Other French words for “complaint”
Le client a déposé une doléance au service après-vente.
The customer filed a complaint with the after-sales service.
J'ai déposé une réclamation auprès du service client hier.
I filed a complaint with customer service yesterday.