M'occupe (en. Keeps me busy)
/m‿o.kyp/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be concerned about something or to take charge of a task.
I am doing the dishes tonight.
Je m'occupe de la vaisselle ce soir.
To take care of oneself or one's affairs.
It is important to take care of oneself properly.
Il est important de bien se m'occuper.
To be responsible for an activity or a person.
She is taking care of my little brother while my parents are at work.
Elle m'occupe de mon petit frère pendant que mes parents sont au travail.
Etymology
Pronominal form of the verb 'occuper' with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I'm taking care of everything.
I take charge of all the tasks.
Je m'occupe de tout.
Don't bother me!
Don't disturb me.
M'occupe pas !
Don't worry about that.
Don't concern yourself with that.
T'occupe pas de ça.
Related Words
occupy
To take possession of something or to be engaged in an activity.
occuper
worry
To cause worry or concern.
préoccuper
take care of
To take care of something or someone.
s'occuper
Slang Meanings
To be in one's own world.
When he watches TV, he is really in his own world.
Quand il regarde la télé, il est vraiment m'occupe.
Not wanting to be disturbed.
He is busy, don't bother him.
Il est en train de m'occupe, ne l'embête pas.