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• Peau externe dure d'un animal, en particulier d'un grand animal comme une vache ou un cheval ; cuir brut ou peau préparée.

A noun referring to the tough outer covering of an animal, especially a large one such as a cow or horse.

1. Animal skinB1formal

   The skin of an animal, especially a large one, either raw or processed.

   Peau d'animal

   • The leather was made from cow hide.
   • Hunters sold the bear hide at the market.
   • The museum displayed ancient animal hides used by tribes.

   Synonymesleatherpeltrawhideskin

2. Concealed placeB2informal

   A place where someone or something can hide, often used for observing wildlife.

   Cachette (pour observer la faune)

   • Birdwatchers built a hide near the lake.
   • They waited in the hide to spot deer.
   • The photographer used a camouflage hide for the shoot.

   Synonymesblindconcealmentcoverhiding place

   Antonymesexposureopen

• Verbe désignant l'action de soustraire quelqu'un ou quelque chose au regard, de le dissimuler, ou de se cacher soi-même.

A verb used to indicate the act of concealing oneself or something from view.

verbe irrégulier

1. Conceal oneselfA1formal

   To put oneself or something out of sight so it cannot be seen.

   se cacher

   • The children hid behind the tree.
   • She hid the gift under the bed.
   • He tried to hide from the police.

   Synonymescacheconcealcoverdisguisehide outhole uplie lowlurkmaskobscurescreensecreteskulkstashveil

   Antonymesappearemergeshow

2. Keep secretA2formal

   To keep something private or not reveal it.

   cacher, tenir secret

   • Don't hide your feelings from me.
   • She hid the truth about her illness.
   • He hid his disappointment behind a smile.

   Synonymesconcealcover updisguisemaskobscuresecreteveil

   Antonymesdisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncover

3. Cover or obscureB1formal

   To cover something so it cannot be seen or found.

   cacher, dissimuler

   • Clouds hid the sun all day.
   • The fog hid the mountains from view.
   • They hid the treasure in a secret cave.

   Synonymescamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisemaskobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antonymesdisplayexposerevealshowuncover

Variantes phrasalhide out