English–French
“siren” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/siʁɛn/
Example
La sirène de la police a retenti.
The police siren sounded.
How to say “siren” in French
“Siren” in French is sirène.
A sharp, repeating warning cry produced by a machine and heard across a wide area.
Example sentences with sirène
On a entendu la sirène des pompiers ce soir.
We heard the fire engine siren this evening.
Tips for using sirène
- In expressions such as la sirène de la police, de la police identifies the service associated with the alarm rather than its maker.