cacher

Senses

1. 1.

   to hide

   to conceal or put something out of sight

2. 2.

   to conceal, to keep secret

   to hide information or the truth from someone

3. 3.

   to block, to obstruct

   to obscure or stand in the way of a view or passage

Examples

• "Elle a caché les cadeaux sous le lit."

  She hid the gifts under the bed.

• "Il ne peut pas cacher sa joie."

  He can't hide (conceal) his joy.

• "L'arbre cache la maison."

  The tree blocks (obstructs) the house from view.

Usage

A common, everyday verb used in literal (hiding objects) and figurative (concealing emotions or truth) contexts. The reflexive form "se cacher" means "to hide (oneself)." Do not confuse with the homophone "cachet" (seal/mark).