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    Cachent (en. Hide)

    /kaʃɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To mask something so that it is not seen.
    They hide their true intentions.
    Ils cachent leurs véritables intentions.
    To hide a feeling or an emotion.
    She hides her sadness behind a smile.
    Elle cache sa tristesse derrière un sourire.
    To put something out of sight.
    They hide the gifts before Christmas.
    Ils cachent les cadeaux avant Noël.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'cacher', derived from the Latin 'calcare', meaning 'to crush' or 'to press'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide something under the coat
    To conceal something secretly.
    cacher quelque chose sous le manteau
    to hide the dust under the rug
    To mask a problem instead of solving it.
    cacher la poussière sous le tapis
    to hide one's emotions
    Not to show what one feels.
    cacher ses émotions

    Related Words

    hidden
    That which is not visible, concealed.
    caché
    dungeon
    An infamous or dark cell.
    cachot
    secrecy
    A little secret, often amusing.
    cachotterie

    Slang Meanings

    To conceal something playfully.
    He plays at hiding candy from the children.
    Il joue à cacher des bonbons aux enfants.
    To pull a fast one.
    They hide information from the team.
    Ils cachent des informations à l'équipe.