occuper
Pronunciation
/ɔkype/

Definition & Meaning of "occuper"in French

occuper
01

to occupy, to inhabit

habiter un lieu, y vivre
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Ils occupent un appartement au centre - ville.
They inhabit an apartment downtown.
02

to be busy, to occupy oneself

être engagé ou absorbé dans une activité
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Il s' occupe à préparer la réunion.
He is busy preparing the meeting.
03

to keep busy, to occupy

tenir quelqu'un ou quelque chose occupé, divertir ou engager
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Nous devons occuper les invités pendant la fête.
We have to keep the guests occupied during the party.
04

to occupy, to take over

prendre possession d'un lieu, souvent par la force ou le contrôle
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Les manifestants ont occupé la place centrale.
The protesters occupied the main square.
05

to take up, to use, to hold

prendre ou utiliser une surface, un temps, une place ou un rôle
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Elle occupe un poste important dans l' entreprise.
She holds an important position in the company.
06

to take care of, to look after

prendre soin de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose
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Ils s' occupent des animaux au refuge.
They look after the animals at the shelter.
07

to be in charge of, to be responsible for

être responsable de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un
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Ils s' occupent de l' organisation de l' événement.
They are in charge of organizing the event.
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