complainant

plaignant

Personne qui signale un problème ou dit avoir été mal traitée.

En anglais simple : A person who says that something is wrong or that someone has treated them badly.

• The complainant reported loud music.
• We sent each complainant a written response.
• The officer asked the complainant for more details.

Expressions courantes : an anonymous complainant, the original complainant, contact the complainant

demandeur

Personne qui engage une procédure civile contre quelqu'un devant un tribunal.

En anglais simple : A person who starts a civil court case against someone else.

• The complainant asked for damages.
• The judge heard evidence from both complainants.
• The complainant filed a claim against her former employer.

Synonymes : plaintiff, claimant

Contraires : defendant

Expressions courantes : the complainant, complainant and defendant, a civil complainant