Also means
to complain (reflexive: se plaindre)
Usage Note
Plaindre is most commonly used reflexively as se plaindre, meaning 'to complain' or 'to moan.' The non-reflexive form 'je le plains' means 'I feel sorry for him.' A useful expression is se plaindre de quelque chose, 'to complain about something.'
Examples
"Elle se plaint tout le temps."
Natural Translation
She complains all the time.
Literal Translation
She oneself complains all the time
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