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to whistle
01
siffler
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
Exemples
She could n't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
Elle ne pouvait s'empêcher de siffler d'émerveillement devant la vue à couper le souffle.
02
siffler, stifler
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Exemples
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
Elle pouvait entendre le sifflement du train à des kilomètres, signalant son arrivée.
03
siffler, donner un coup de sifflet
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
Exemples
She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
Elle a rapidement sifflé pour que l'équipe commence le jeu.
04
siffler
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
Exemples
Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
Sarah siffla une mélodie entraînante tout en faisant les tâches ménagères.
05
siffler, stifler
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Exemples
As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
Alors que la flèche passait, elle sifflait dans l'air, signalant sa vitesse.
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
Exemples
He learned a song on a wooden whistle.
02
the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention
Exemples
She gives a whistle to call the dog.
03
sifflet, sirène
a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
Exemples
During the night, the piercing whistle could be heard from miles away, signaling the train's presence.
Pendant la nuit, le sifflet perçant pouvait être entendu à des kilomètres, signalant la présence du train.
04
sifflet, sifflet à bouche
a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun
Exemples
She carried a whistle with her while hiking in case of emergencies.
Elle portait un sifflet avec elle pendant la randonnée en cas d'urgence.
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
Exemples
The car 's tires produce a whistle on the wet road.
Arbre Lexical
whistling
whistle
