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    Occupaient (en. Occupied)

    /ɔ.ky.pɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of taking possession of a place or function.
    They had occupied the building for several years.
    Ils occupaient le bâtiment depuis plusieurs années.
    To fill a space or a time.
    These events filled their busy schedule.
    Ces événements occupaient leur emploi du temps chargé.
    To be in charge of a responsibility or a position.
    He held a managerial position in the company.
    Il occupait un poste de direction dans l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'occuper', in Old French 'occuper', derived from the Latin 'occupare' which means 'to take or seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to occupy a position
    To be in charge of a position or function.
    occuper un poste
    to occupy space
    To fill a physical space.
    occuper l'espace
    to get busy
    To be involved or engrossed in an activity.
    se faire occuper

    Related Words

    occupation
    Action of filling a space or taking possession.
    occupation
    occupant
    A person who takes possession of a place.
    occupant
    preoccupation
    State of being concerned about something.
    préoccupation

    Slang Meanings

    To be deeply into something.
    He was so busy that he forgot to eat.
    Il était tellement occupé qu'il a oublié de manger.
    To be absorbed in a task.
    She was busy with her homework all evening.
    Elle était occupée avec ses devoirs toute la soirée.