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British pronunciation/wˈɪsə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈhwɪsəɫ/, /ˈwɪsəɫ/

Définition et Signification de "whistle"

to whistle
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siffler

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
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The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
He whistled loudly to get the dog's attention from across the park.
He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden.
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siffler, user de sifflement

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
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The children listened intently as the owl whistled in the distance.
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
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siffler, siffler pour attirer l'attention

to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
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Intransitive: to whistle for sb
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siffler, whistler

to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
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Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
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siffler, faire un sifflement

to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
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The bullet whistled past his ear, narrowly missing him.
The toy train whistled as it chugged along the track.
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
Whistle
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flûte à piston, sifflet

an inexpensive fipple flute
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sifflement, sifflet

the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
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sifflet

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
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sifflet, siffler

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
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sifflement, sifflet

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
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whistle

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whistler

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whistler

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whistling

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whistling

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The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
He whistled loudly to get the dog's attention from across the park.
He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden.
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
The kettle whistled loudly when the water was ready.
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