lamenter

Senses

1. 1.

   to lament, to regret

   to express sorrow or regret about something

2. 2.

   to complain, to bemoan

   to express dissatisfaction or disappointment persistently

Examples

• "Il lamente la perte de son ami."

  He laments the loss of his friend.

• "Elle lamente constamment le mauvais temps."

  She is always complaining about the bad weather.

• "Pourquoi lamenter ce qui est fait ?"

  Why lament what is done?

Usage

Common in formal or literary contexts, though also used in everyday speech. Often followed by a noun or infinitive. Avoid confusing with "lamenter" (noun: a person who laments, less common in modern French).