English–French
“whistle” in French
How to say “whistle” in French
“Whistle” in French is siffler.
A narrow stream of breath produces a high whistle, whether it carries a melody, a call, or a reaction.
Example sentences with siffler
Il siffle un air en cuisinant.
He whistles a tune while cooking.
Tips for using siffler
- With a person as its object, siffler quelqu'un can mean whistling to call that person, while siffler an artist can mean booing the performance.
Other French words for “whistle”
Il a acheté un sifflet pour entraîner son chien.
He bought a whistle to train his dog.