to whistle
whi
ˈwɪ
vi
stle
səl
sēl
whittle

Définition et signification de « whistle » en anglais

to whistle
01

siffler

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips 
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
whistle
3e personne du singulier
whistles
participe présent
whistling
passé simple
whistled
participe passé
whistled
Exemples
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather. 

Le garçon a appris à siffler en regardant son grand-père.

02

siffler, stifler

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound 
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
Exemples
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point. 

La bouilloire a commencé à siffler lorsque l'eau a atteint le point d'ébullition.

03

siffler, donner un coup de sifflet

to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention 
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
to whistle definition and meaning
Exemples
He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner. 

Il siffla pour que le serveur apporte l'addition après avoir fini le dîner.

04

siffler

to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling 
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
Exemples
He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street. 

Il a commencé à siffler un air joyeux en marchant dans la rue.

05

siffler, stifler

to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air 
Exemples
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold. 

Le vent sifflait à travers les fissures de la fenêtre, donnant une sensation de froid à la maison.

Whistle
01

sifflet, flûte à bec

a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown 
whistle definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
whistles
Exemples
The child plays a tune on a metal whistle. 

L'enfant joue un air sur un sifflet en métal.

02

sifflement, coup de sifflet

the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention 
whistle definition and meaning
Exemples
The lifeguard's whistle alerts swimmers to danger. 

Le sifflet du maître-nageur alerte les nageurs du danger.

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
The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train. 

L'ingénieur a actionné le sifflet pour alerter les travailleurs sur les voies de l'approche 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
The referee blew the whistle to stop the game after a foul was committed. 

L'arbitre a soufflé dans le sifflet pour arrêter le jeu après une faute.

05

sifflement, sifflet

a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening 
Exemples
The wind makes a whistle through the chimney. 

Le vent produit un sifflement à travers la cheminée.

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