Occupant (en. Occupant)

/ɔ.k y.pɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Person who is in a particular location.

The occupant of the apartment must comply with the rules of the co-ownership.

L'occupant de l'appartement doit respecter les règles de la copropriété.

Individual who occupies a space, often temporarily.

This occupant received an eviction notice.

Cet occupant a reçu un avis d'expulsion.

Person who uses a vehicle.

The occupant of the car must present their driver's license.

L'occupant de la voiture doit présenter son permis de conduire.

From the verb occuper, from the Latin occupare.

illegal occupant

Person who occupies a space without legal authorization.

occupant illégale

rights of the occupant

Set of rights held by a person occupying a space.

droits de l'occupant

temporary occupant

Person who occupies a place for a limited period.

occupant temporaire

occupation

Action of occupying a space.

occupation

dwelling

Place where a person lives.

habitation

tenant

Person who rents real estate.

locataire

Local guy

He's an occupant of the neighborhood, he knows everyone.

C'est un occupant du quartier, il connaît tout le monde.

Improvised tenant

This occupant is an improvised tenant, he never pays his rent.

Cet occupant est un locataire à l'arrache, il ne paye jamais son loyer.