French Conversation · Level 141
30 words
French word
celer
Pronunciation
IPA/səle/
Meaning
- verbhide
Example
Il a essayé de celer la vérité.
He tried to hide the truth.
More examples
Elle a décidé de celer son passé pour protéger sa famille.
She decided to conceal her past to protect her family.
Core concept
A truth placed behind a closed screen so it stays out of sight.
Similar words
cacher: Hide a person or object from view.
taire: Keep something secret by not mentioning it.
dissimuler: Cleverly conceal the truth or evidence.
masquer: Cover the true appearance with something else.
Definition in French
Consiste à dissimuler intentionnellement un fait ou une information, souvent employé dans un registre soutenu ou juridique.
Word origin
French celer comes from Latin celare, 'to hide', through Old French, and remains a formal written verb.
Usage tips
- Celer is formal and often legal or administrative; everyday French more often uses cacher for a concealed thing or taire for information.