Cachette (en. Hiding place)

[kaʃɛt]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Small secret place to conceal something.
He found a hiding place behind the wall.
Il a trouvé une cachette derrière le mur.
Set of hidden objects.
His candy stash was untouched.
Sa cachette de bonbons était inviolée.
Place where one hides.
The children took refuge in their hiding place during the game.
Les enfants se sont réfugiés dans leur cachette pendant le jeu.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to hide', with the addition of the suffix '-ette' to indicate a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

find a hiding place
Discover a place where something is hidden.
trouver une cachette
be in your hiding place
Hide somewhere.
être dans sa cachette
have a secret hiding place
Own a secret hiding place.
avoir une cachette secrète

Related Words

to hide
Action of concealing something.
cacher
to hide the truth
Not revealing something true.
cacher une vérité
stash
Place where things are kept in reserve.
réserve

Slang Meanings

Have a secret plan or strategy.
I have my stash to avoid getting caught.
J'ai ma cachette pour éviter de me faire prendre.
Place where one stashes valuable items.
His hiding place is better guarded than the bank.
Sa cachette est mieux gardée que la banque.