whistle in French
whistle in French is sifflet, siffler, sifflement — whistle means to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
whistle in French
sifflet
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
siffler
An act of whistling.
sifflet
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
sifflement
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
sifflements
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
siffler
What does "whistle" mean?
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verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
"He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work."
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noun A small device that makes a shrill sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.
"The coach blew his whistle to end training."
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whistle in a sentence
- He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work.
- The referee whistled to signal the foul.
- The coach blew his whistle to end training.
- A sharp whistle came from the kettle on the stove.
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What is "whistle" in French?
"whistle" in French is sifflet, siffler, sifflement. whistle means: To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
How do you use "whistle" in a sentence?
Example: "He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work." In French, "whistle" is sifflet, siffler, sifflement.
Are there other ways to say "whistle" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "whistle": sifflet, siffler, sifflement, sifflements.
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