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    Sifflant (en. Whistling)

    /sif.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies a sound that resembles a whistle.
    The whistling sound of the wind in the trees was calming.
    Le bruit sifflant du vent dans les arbres était apaisant.
    Refers to something that whistles.
    The kettle has a very distinct whistle when the water boils.
    La bouilloire a un sifflement très distinct quand l'eau bout.
    Characterized by a sharp and continuous noise.
    The car's engine was making a worrying whistling noise.
    Le moteur de la voiture faisait un bruit sifflant inquiétant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to whistle', adding the suffix '-ing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whistling like a teapot
    Refers to a very high-pitched noise, similar to that of a teapot whistling.
    sifflant comme une théière
    to have a whistling tone
    To have an unpleasant or aggressive voice or sound.
    avoir un ton sifflant

    Related Words

    whistle
    To produce a high sound by mouth or a device.
    siffler
    whistling
    The sound produced by a whistler.
    sifflement
    whistler
    A person or thing that whistles.
    siffleur

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to something that is boring.
    That movie was really whistling, I almost fell asleep.
    Ce film était vraiment sifflant, je me suis presque endormi.
    To talk about a person who criticizes loudly.
    Don't be whistling, stay calm during the discussion.
    Ne sois pas sifflant, reste calme pendant la discussion.