English–French

“hide” in French

French

Alsoceler · voiler · masquer · occulter · camoufler

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʃe/

Example

Il a caché la lettre sous le tapis.

He hid the letter under the carpet.

Illustration for cacher (hide)

How to say “hide” in French

“Hide” in French is cacher.

A letter slipped under a carpet, kept outside another person's sight and knowledge.

Full entry for cacher: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cacher

Elle lui a caché la vérité pendant des années.

She hid the truth from him for years.

Tips for using cacher

  • The usual pattern is cacher quelque chose à quelqu'un, with à marking the person kept unaware.

Other French words for “hide”

Il a essayé de celer la vérité.

He tried to hide the truth.

Il a voilé la vérité par peur.

He hid the truth out of fear.

Il essaie de masquer ses émotions.

He tries to hide his emotions.

Ne cherche pas à occulter la vérité.

Don't try to hide the truth.

Elle a camouflé le paquet sous une pile de vêtements.

She hid the package under a pile of clothes.

Il essaie de dissimuler la vérité.

He is trying to hide the truth.

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