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    Sifflet (en. Whistle)

    /sif.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small pierced tube, used to produce sound by blowing.
    He used a whistle to attract the players' attention.
    Il a utilisé un sifflet pour attirer l'attention des joueurs.
    A wind musical instrument, often using breath.
    The whistle is often used during sports matches.
    Le sifflet est souvent utilisé lors des matchs de sport.

    Etymology

    Origin of the old French 'siflét', itself derived from the verb 'siffler'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put a whistle on a train
    To slow down or stop something.
    mettre un sifflet à un train
    to whistle like a whistle
    To be very bold or noisy.
    siffler comme un sifflet

    Related Words

    to whistle
    To produce a high-pitched sound by blowing.
    siffler
    whistler
    A person who makes a whistle sound.
    siffleur

    Slang Meanings

    To have a beautiful voice.
    He sings like a whistle.
    Il chante comme un sifflet.
    To mock someone.
    When he made a mistake, they whistled at him.
    Quand il a fait une faute, on lui a sifflé.