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    Occupé (en. Busy)

    /ɔ.ky.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is currently being used or held by someone.
    The meeting room is occupied.
    La salle de réunion est occupée.
    Which is in the process of doing something.
    I am busy preparing dinner.
    Je suis occupé à préparer le dîner.
    Describes a place or thing that is not free.
    The parking lot is occupied by several cars.
    Le parking est occupé par plusieurs voitures.

    Etymology

    From the verb "occuper," derived from the Latin 'occupare,' which means 'to take possession.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be busy
    To be busy means to be engaged in a task or activity.
    Être occupé
    Everyone is busy
    This expresses that the people around are all taken by something.
    Tout le monde est occupé
    Occupied by work
    Indicates that one is dedicating their time to professional activities.
    Occupé par le travail

    Related Words

    Occupation
    An activity or job that one practices.
    occupation
    Occupies
    The past participle of the verb occupy.
    occupe
    Occasion
    A moment or a particular opportunity.
    occasion

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed
    I am overwhelmed with all my projects right now.
    Je suis débordé avec tous mes projets en ce moment.
    To have one's nose to the grindstone
    Right now, I have my nose to the grindstone with work.
    En ce moment, j'ai le nez dans le guidon avec le travail.
    To be all in
    I am all in with my studies.
    Je suis à fond dans mes études.