chalk (EN)

nom, verbe

nom “chalk”

1. craie
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   The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
2. craie (roche)
   The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
3. craie (poudre utilisée dans les sports)
   Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
4. favori (dans les paris sportifs)
   Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
5. craie de tailleur
   The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
6. groupe de parachutistes (d'un même avion)
   The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verbe “chalk”

1. écrire à la craie
   The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
2. frotter à la craie
   Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
3. blanchir (comme avec de la craie)
   The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
4. marquer (comme sur un tableau)
   She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
5. chauler
   Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.