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    Dissimulait (en. Concealed)

    /dis.si.my.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To hide or pretend not to show one's true intentions or feelings.
    He concealed his emotions behind a smile.
    Il dissimulait ses émotions derrière un sourire.
    To design something in such a way that it is not visible or recognized.
    She hid her worry by talking about light subjects.
    Elle dissimulait son inquiétude en parlant de sujets légers.
    To act in a way that does not reveal the truth.
    He concealed the place where he had hidden the treasure.
    Il dissimulait l'endroit où il avait caché le trésor.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'dissimulare', which means 'to hide' or 'to conceal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    concealed her smile
    Hiding one’s smile to not show happiness.
    dissimulait son sourire
    hid her intentions
    Hiding what one truly wishes to do.
    dissimulait ses intentions

    Related Words

    dissimulation
    The act of hiding.
    dissimulation
    dissimulator
    A person who hides their thoughts or feelings.
    dissimulateur

    Slang Meanings

    To play the secretive one
    He plays the secretive one when asked what he thinks.
    Il fait le cachotier quand on lui demande ce qu’il pense.
    To play the charade
    She plays the charade by hiding what she really feels.
    Elle joue la comédie en dissimulant ce qu'elle ressent vraiment.