How to Say ‘Whistle’ in French
Coup de sifflet
koo duh see-flay
[koo duh see-flay]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'blow of the whistle'.
🇫🇷 In France: Using a whistle in strategic games or military can often signal coordination.
Phrase Breakdown
Coup
[koo]
Blow
A sudden, forceful hit or impact.
Un coup du destin a marqué le début de la bataille.
A blow of fate marked the beginning of the battle.
de
[duh]
Of
Used to indicate belonging or relation.
Le coup de vent était inattendu.
The gust of wind was unexpected.
sifflet
[see-flay]
Whistle
A high-pitched sound produced by forcing breath through small holes or by a device.
Le coup de sifflet a retenti pour signaler la fin.
The whistle blow signaled the end.
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