French Conversation · Level 25
90 words
French word
cacher
Pronunciation
IPA/kaʃe/
Meaning
- verbhide
Example
Il a caché la lettre sous le tapis.
He hid the letter under the carpet.
More examples
Elle lui a caché la vérité pendant des années.
She hid the truth from him for years.
Core concept
A letter slipped under a carpet, kept outside another person's sight and knowledge.
Common phrases
cacher quelque chose à quelqu'un
hide something from someone
cacher des preuves
hide evidence
cacher son visage
hide one's face
Similar words
dissimuler: To conceal an object, evidence, or fact so it goes unnoticed.
se cacher: To hide oneself or one's whereabouts from view.
planquer: To stash an object or money where others will not find it.
masquer: To cover up a true condition or quality with appearances or wording.
Definition in French
Mettre ou garder quelque chose à l'écart des regards ou de la connaissance d'autrui.
Word origin
Cacher is inherited from Old French cachier, a medieval verb meaning to hide, and its modern family includes caché and cachette.
Usage tips
- The usual pattern is cacher quelque chose à quelqu'un, with à marking the person kept unaware.