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.