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    Occupées (en. Busy)

    /ɔ.ky.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The state of being engaged or taken by a task or activity.
    Classrooms are occupied during class hours.
    Les salles de classe sont occupées pendant les heures de cours.
    Not being free due to a task to be accomplished.
    I am busy, I can't go out tonight.
    Je suis occupée, je ne peux pas sortir ce soir.
    Having one's mind or attention absorbed by something.
    She is so busy with her work that she doesn't have time to rest.
    Elle est tellement occupée par son travail qu'elle n'a pas le temps de se reposer.

    Etymology

    From the verb to occupy, derived from the Latin occupare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be busy with
    To be in the process of doing something.
    être occupé à
    to have one's hands full
    To be busy with tasks.
    avoir les mains pleines
    to take time
    To take time for an activity.
    prendre du temps
    to be all in
    To be fully engaged in an activity.
    être à fond

    Related Words

    occupation
    The action of filling or occupying a space or position.
    occupation
    occupant
    A person who occupies a place.
    occupant

    Slang Meanings

    To be very busy.
    Sorry, I can't come, I'm too busy.
    Désolé, je ne peux pas venir, je suis trop occupée.
    To have a packed schedule.
    She has her schedule well filled this week.
    Elle a son emploi du temps bien occupé cette semaine.