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    Occupez (en. Occupy)

    /o.ky.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take or keep a place for oneself.
    We need to occupy this space for our meeting.
    Il faut occuper cet espace pour notre réunion.
    To be engaged in an activity.
    We must keep our children occupied during the holidays.
    Nous devons occuper nos enfants pendant les vacances.
    To fill a function or a role.
    She has held the position of director for five years.
    Elle occupe le poste de directrice depuis cinq ans.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to occupy', from Latin 'occupare', which means 'to take possession'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold a position
    To assume a function or a role.
    occuper un poste
    to take care of
    To take care of or manage a situation.
    s'occuper de
    to occupy the mind
    To distract or engage someone mentally.
    occuper l'esprit

    Related Words

    occupation
    The state of what is occupied, sometimes a job.
    occupation
    occupant
    A person who occupies a space or a position.
    occupant
    concern
    Worry or subject that occupies the mind.
    préoccupation

    Slang Meanings

    To have something to do.
    I have work, I am busy.
    J'ai du travail, je suis occupé.
    To pass the time.
    We will keep ourselves occupied with a movie tonight.
    On va s'occuper avec un film ce soir.