French phrase
Dois-je porter plainte à ~ ?
Meaning
Should I file a complaint with ___?
When to use it
Asks whether to make a formal complaint to an authority. Often used when seeking polite advice about where to report harm or a problem.
Example dialogue
Dois-je porter plainte à la police ?
Should I file a complaint with the police?
Oui, je vous conseille de le faire tout de suite.
Yes, I recommend that you do it right away.