Cacher
Example: Il faut cacher les cadeaux avant la fête surprise.
Definition
"Cacher" means to hide or conceal something so that it is not seen or found, often to keep it secret or protected. For example, in the phrase 'Il faut cacher les cadeaux avant la fête surprise,' it means to hide the gifts before the surprise party.
Etymology
The French verb "cacher" comes from the Old French 'cachier,' which traces back to the Late Latin 'coacticare,' meaning to press or confine. Did you know? The root relates to the idea of pressing something into a hidden place, which fits perfectly with the meaning of 'cacher.'
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"Cacher" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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