Usages of se plaindre
Tu te plains souvent quand il faut faire la queue.
You often complain when we have to wait in line.
Paul s’est plaint parce qu’il n’y avait plus de brioche au petit-déjeuner.
Paul complained because there was no more brioche at breakfast.
Marie acceptera de cuisiner pour nous à condition que personne ne se plaigne et que tout le monde l’aide.
Marie will agree to cook for us provided that nobody complains and everyone helps her.
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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).
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