Sentence examples of "tirer au clair" in French
Le détective mit six mois à tirer au clair cette affaire.
The detective took six months to get at the truth of that affair.
Ce qui est important lorsqu'on rédige un essai est de mettre ses idées au clair.
What is important in writing a composition is to make your ideas clear.
Elle préférerait tirer les avantages du célibat que d'acheter une belle robe blanche.
She would rather take advantage of being single than buy a beautiful white dress.
C'est clair qu'il y a un désaccord assez fort entre les deux.
It's clear that there's a rather strong disagreement between the two.
Une plus grande demande pour du café de haute qualité a contribué à tirer les prix vers le haut.
Greater demand for high-quality coffee has helped drive coffee prices higher.
Ils étaient prêts à courir le risque de se faire tirer dessus par l'ennemi.
They were ready to run the risk of being shot by the enemy.
Pour réussir à faire parler la timide Kyoko à une fête, il faut lui tirer les vers du nez.
Getting shy Kyoko to talk at a party is like pulling teeth.
La publicité peut être décrite comme la science de stopper l'intelligence humaine assez longtemps pour en tirer de l'argent.
Advertising may be described as the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it.
De la lecture de bons livres on peut tirer du plaisir, de l'amitié, de l'expérience et de l'instruction.
From reading good books we can derive pleasure, friendship, experience and instruction.
J'ai été clair depuis le début quant à mes sentiments envers lui.
I made myself clear about my feelings for him at the outset.
Je pensais qu'il était clair que vous nous accompagneriez.
I took it for granted that you would come with us.
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