whistle

• Petit dispositif qui produit un son aigu quand on souffle dedans, ou ce son lui-même ; également un son aigu émis avec la bouche ou par un oiseau, ou un signal sonore.

A noun referring to a small device that produces a high-pitched sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.

1. Sound made by mouthA2formal

   A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through the lips.

   sifflement

   • He gave a loud whistle to call his dog.
   • Her whistle could be heard across the field.
   • The referee's whistle signaled the end of the game.

2. Device that produces soundA2formal

   A small instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown into.

   sifflet (instrument)

   • The police officer blew his whistle to stop traffic.
   • The coach used a whistle to start the race.
   • She bought a whistle for safety while hiking.

   Synonymeshootersignalsiren

3. Sound from a machine or windB1formal

   A high-pitched sound made by a machine, kettle, or the wind.

   Sifflement

   • The kettle's whistle indicated the water was boiling.
   • The wind made a mournful whistle through the trees.
   • The train's whistle echoed through the station.

   Synonymeshowlscreamscreechshrieksquealwailwhine

• Verbe indiquant l'action d'émettre un son aigu et clair en soufflant de l'air à travers les lèvres ou un dispositif spécial, ou pour produire une mélodie de cette façon.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through the lips or a device.

1. Produce a sound with the mouthA2formal

   To make a high-pitched sound by forcing air through the lips or teeth.

   Siffler avec la bouche

   • He whistled a cheerful tune while walking.
   • She whistled to call her dog back.
   • The boy whistled loudly to get attention.

   Synonymespipetrill

2. Produce a sound with an instrumentA2formal

   To blow a whistle or similar device to produce a loud, sharp sound.

   siffler avec un instrument

   • The referee whistled to stop the game.
   • The coach whistled for the players to gather.
   • The guard whistled to signal the start of the shift.

   Synonymesblastblowpipesoundtoot

3. Move quickly with a whistling soundB1informal

   To move swiftly through the air, making a sound like a whistle.

   Filer en sifflant

   • The bullet whistled past his ear.
   • The wind whistled through the trees.
   • The arrow whistled through the air and hit the target.

   Synonymeshissswooshwhizzingzip