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ils cachaient

were hiding, were concealing

→ cacher
cach hide + aient they were ...ing (imperfect past)
verb · third plural · imperfect indicative Rare #43,395
were hiding, were concealing
FR: Ils cachaient les cadeaux dans le placard.
EN: They were hiding the presents in the cupboard.
Conjugation of cacher
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First cachais —
Second cachais —
Third cachait cachaient

Les manches de son pull étaient si longues qu'elles cachaient ses mains.

The sleeves of his sweater were so long that they covered his hands.

Ils se cachaient dans la forêt.

They were hiding in the forest.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Ses cheveux cachaient son visage.

Her hair hid her face.

Ils se cachaient, ils restaient dans leur coin.

They were hiding; they kept to themselves.

— Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959)