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Conjugation directory
Cacher is a regular -er verb that is useful for expressing secrecy or concealment in French. It appears in both literal and figurative contexts, from hiding an object to hiding emotions.
Use cacher in TEF/TCF speaking to describe a situation where something is hidden, such as hiding a surprise or a secret.
Il cache les cadeaux sous le lit.
He hides the gifts under the bed.
Do not use cacher with a reflexive pronoun incorrectly; 'se cacher' means to hide oneself, while 'cacher' means to hide something else.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Cacher typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.