Cachée (en. Hidden)

/ka.ʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is concealed or not visible.
She found a hidden box under the bed.
Elle a trouvé une boîte cachée sous le lit.
Refers to something that is kept secret.
He revealed hidden information about the project.
Il a dévoilé des informations cachées sur le projet.
Refers to a feeling or intention that is not directly expressed.
There was a hidden intention behind his words.
Il y avait une intention cachée derrière ses paroles.

Etymology

From the verb 'cacher' to the past participle 'caché'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hidden in the shadow
Literally concealed in darkness, often used to describe something secret.
Caché dans l'ombre
Living in the hidden shadow
Living in secret or discreet circumstances.
Vivre dans l'ombre cachée

Related Words

to hide
Making something invisible or inaccessible.
cacher
hiding place
A place where one hides something.
cachette
to conceal
To deliberately hide something.
dissimuler

Slang Meanings

To conceal important information.
Stop acting innocent; we know you're hiding things.
Arrête de faire l'innocent, on sait que tu caches des trucs.
To be discreet about one's intentions.
He is a bit evasive about his future projects.
Il est un peu caché sur ses projets futurs.