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whistling

/ˈwɪs.lɪŋ/

whistling around

Translations

whistlingnoun

whistlings

sifflement

The whistling of the wind through the trees was both eerie and beautiful.

Le sifflement du vent dans les arbres était à la fois inquiétant et magnifique.

Synonyms

whistlingadjective

more whistling

Comp.

most whistling

Super.

/ˈwɪslɪŋ/

sifflantSe dit surtout d’un vent, d’une bouilloire ou d’un objet qui émet un son aigu.

The whistling wind outside made it difficult to sleep.

Le vent sifflant dehors m’a empêché de dormir.

Synonyms

whistleverb

whistling

Gerund

whistled

Past Simple

whistled

Past Participle

whistling

Gerund

/ˈwɪs.əl/

siffler

She whistled a cheerful tune as she walked down the street.

Elle sifflait un air joyeux en descendant la rue.

Synonyms

to sing

to blow

to chirp

to trill

to pipe

Definitions

whistlingnoun

The act or sound of a person or thing that whistles.

The whistling of the wind through the trees was both eerie and beautiful.

A high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small opening, often used as a signal or to attract attention.

The coach's whistling was the signal for the players to gather on the field.

whistlingadjective

Producing a high-pitched sound resembling a whistle.

The whistling wind outside made it difficult to sleep.

Making a sound by forcing air through a small opening, often used to describe a person or object.

The whistling kettle signaled that the water was boiling.

whistleverb

To produce a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, often using the lips.

She whistled a cheerful tune as she walked down the street.

To make a sound resembling a whistle, often used to describe the sound of wind or steam.

The wind whistled through the trees during the storm.

To signal or summon someone by making a whistling sound.

He whistled to get the dog's attention.

To move quickly with a sound like a whistle.

The train whistled past the station at high speed.