se plaignit

complained

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phrase Rare #43,028
complained Past tense of se plaindre. Used with de or à to say what someone complained about or to whom they complained.
FR: Elle se plaignit du froid.
EN: She complained about the cold.

Tom se plaignit que la chambre était trop petite.

Tom complained that the room was too small.

Il se plaignit de ne pouvoir trouver un emploi.

He complained that he couldn't find a job.

Lorsque Dan se plaignit de la musique forte, Linda se moqua de lui.

When Dan complained about the loud music, Linda laughed at him.

Elle se plaignit à lui à propos du bruit.

She complained to him about the noise.