Cachait (en. Hid)
/ka.ʃɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To conceal something in a way that it is not seen or discovered.
He was hiding his treasure in the garden.
Il cachait son trésor dans le jardin.
To keep information or feelings secret.
She was hiding her true emotions behind a smile.
Elle cachait ses véritables émotions derrière un sourire.
To ensure that something is not visible.
The fog was hiding the view of the mountain.
Le brouillard cachait la vue de la montagne.
Etymology
From the verb 'cacher', derived from the Latin 'cāscere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hide the dust under the rug
To ignore or conceal a problem.
cacher la poussière sous le tapis
to hide the game
To devise one's true intentions.
cacher le jeu
to hide one's game
Not to reveal one's true intentions or skills.
cacher son jeu
Related Words
to hide
Verb of the action of making something invisible.
cacher
dungeon
An underground cell or a secret place.
cachot
hidden
That which is hidden or not visible.
caché
Slang Meanings
To conceal a secret.
He was hiding things about his past.
Il cachait des choses à propos de son passé.
Not to confess one's intentions.
She was hiding her affection for him.
Elle cachait son affection pour lui.