whistling

• Décrit quelque chose qui émet un son aigu semblable à un sifflement, ou une personne qui siffle.

Describes something that makes a high-pitched sound like a whistle, or a person who is whistling.

1. Making a whistling soundB1formal

   Producing a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, like pursed lips or a narrow passage.

   qui siffle

   • The whistling wind kept me awake all night.
   • A whistling kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
   • He heard a whistling sound coming from the engine.

2. Resembling a whistleB2informal

   Having a tone or quality similar to that of a whistle.

   sifflant

   • She has a whistling voice when she gets excited.
   • The bird's whistling call echoed through the forest.
   • The old radiator made a whistling noise when it heated up.

   Synonymespipingshrill

• Nom désignant l'action ou le son produit en émettant un son aigu musical en faisant passer l'air par une petite ouverture des lèvres ou au moyen d'un dispositif.

A noun referring to the act or sound of producing a high-pitched musical tone by forcing breath through a small opening in the lips or through a device.

indénombrable

1. Sound made by whistlingA2formal

   The act or sound of producing a high-pitched tone by forcing air through pursed lips or a device.

   sifflement

   • The whistling of the kettle signaled the water was boiling.
   • He could hear the whistling of the wind through the trees.
   • Her whistling filled the quiet room with a cheerful tune.

   Synonymeswhistle

2. Bird callB1informal

   A sound made by a bird, often used for communication or attracting a mate.

   Sifflement d'oiseau

   • The whistling of the nightingale was beautiful.
   • We woke up to the whistling of birds outside the window.
   • The bird's whistling sounded like a melody.

   Synonymescallchirptrilltweetwarblewhistle

• 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