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    Sifflait (en. Whistled)

    /sif.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a high-pitched sound by controlling the flow of air through the mouth.
    He was whistling a cheerful melody while walking.
    Il sifflait une mélodie joyeuse en marchant.
    To whistle as a sign of encouragement or admiration.
    The spectators whistled to applaud the performers.
    Les spectateurs sifflait pour applaudir les artistes.
    To attract attention or provoke a reaction by whistling.
    She whistled to call her friend over.
    Elle sifflait pour faire venir son ami.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'siffler', from old French 'safler', probably of imitative origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to whistle like a bird
    To have a lovely voice or to sing pleasantly.
    siffler comme un oiseau
    to whistle in the dark
    To make a noise without being seen, often to attract attention.
    siffler dans le noir
    to whistle and walk by
    To have a casual attitude towards something.
    siffler et passer

    Related Words

    whistling
    The sound produced by whistling.
    sifflement
    whistler
    A person who whistles.
    siffleur
    whistling
    Qualifies a voice or a sound that whistles.
    sifflante

    Slang Meanings

    To whistle as a form of approval or disapproval.
    When he scored, everyone whistled with joy.
    Quand il a marqué, tout le monde a sifflé de joie.
    To use whistling to communicate among friends.
    We understood each other through whistles at the concert.
    On s'est compris à travers des sifflements au concert.