whistle
US /ˈwɪs.əl/
UK /ˈwɪs.əl/
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sifflement, sifflet
a clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or through a device that produces such a sound
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He let out a loud whistle to get their attention.
Il a poussé un fort sifflement pour attirer leur attention.
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The referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the game.
L'arbitre a soufflé dans son sifflet pour signaler la fin du match.
1.
siffler
to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or through a device that produces such a sound
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He began to whistle a cheerful tune as he walked.
Il commença à siffler un air joyeux en marchant.
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The train whistled as it approached the station.
Le train siffla à l'approche de la gare.