Translation of "by a long chalk" to French
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Dictionary translations for "by a long chalk"
by a long chalk
adverb
Phrases with "by a long chalk" (1)
- not by a long chalk - loin de là
Contexts with "by a long chalk"
"Are scientists close to cloning a human being?" "Not by a long shot."
«les scientifiques sont-ils sur le point de répliquer un être humain ?» «Loin de là.»
The natives were tormented by a long spell of dry weather.
Les habitants furent frappés d'une durable sécheresse.
He must be a good walker to have walked such a long distance.
Il doit être bon marcheur pour avoir parcouru une si grande distance.
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