catcall

Sorry, that was supposed to be a catcall.
Désolé, c'était sensé être des sifflets.
In this case, a narrow street is depicted as dark and threatening at night because it is a space where men catcall and berate women.
Dans cet exemple, une ruelle étroite est présentée comme sombre et menaçante la nuit parce que c’est un espace où les hommes interpellent et admonestent les femmes.
Misty got a catcall on the street about her glasses.
Misty a reçu une remarque dans la rue à propos de ses lunettes.
John was going to catcall Lisa when he saw her in her bikini, but decided he shouldn't.
John allait siffler Lisa quand il l'a vue en bikini, mais il a décidé qu'il ne devrait pas le faire.
These really tiresome guys catcall us whenever we walk down that street.
Des types vraiment pénibles nous lancent des remarques chaque fois que nous passons dans cette rue.
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