English–French
“hide away” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁe/
Example
Après l'accident, il s'est terré dans sa chambre.
After the accident, he hid away in his room.
How to say “hide away” in French
“Hide away” in French is terrer.
A person tucked into a sheltered hollow, unseen from the open space, whether the hollow is physical or social.
Example sentences with terrer
Le chat s'est terré sous la voiture.
The cat hid under the car.
Tips for using terrer
- The hiding sense normally uses the reflexive form se terrer, often followed by dans, as in se terrer dans sa chambre.