M'occuper (en. Take care of me)
m‿ɔ.kɥy.pe
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To take charge or be responsible for something.
I will take care of the children during the evening.
Je vais m'occuper des enfants pendant la soirée.
To settle into an activity to pass the time.
I keep myself busy reading a book.
Je m'occupe à lire un livre.
To devote one's attention to something.
He takes care of his affairs diligently.
Il s'occupe de ses affaires avec soin.
Etymology
From the verb occuper, with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take care of someone
Helping or taking care of a person.
s'occuper de quelqu'un
to take care of business
Managing responsibilities.
m'occuper des affaires
to take good care
Acting effectively in a task.
bien s'occuper
Related Words
occupation
The action of occupying a place or a job.
occupation
busy
Being engaged in an activity.
occupé
concern
A worry or attention paid to something.
préoccupation
Slang Meanings
Being busy doing something.
I'm in 'taking care of things' mode today.
Je suis en mode 'm'occupe' aujourd'hui.
Not being available.
Sorry, I'm in the middle of taking care of something.
Désolé, je suis en train de m'occuper.