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    Occupée (en. Busy)

    o-ky-pe

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is engaged in an activity or work.
    She is occupied preparing a meal.
    Elle est occupée à préparer un repas.
    Who cannot receive visits or communications.
    He is occupied on the phone.
    Il est occupé au téléphone.
    Who is bound by an obligation or commitment.
    I am occupied this afternoon.
    Je suis occupée cet après-midi.

    Etymology

    From the verb occupy, derived from the Latin 'occupare', meaning to take possession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I am occupied.
    I cannot talk at the moment.
    je suis occupée
    busy as a bee
    Very busy, overwhelmed.
    occupé comme un rat
    to be overbooked
    Having too many commitments or tasks.
    être surbooké

    Related Words

    occupy
    Take possession, be engaged in something.
    occuper
    occupation
    The action of occupying a space or a job.
    occupation

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed
    This week, I am busy, I don’t have a minute to myself!
    Cette semaine, je suis occupée, je n'ai pas une minute à moi !
    To be on the go
    She is on the go with all her projects.
    Elle est sur la brèche avec tous ses projets.