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occuper

to occupy

verb oh-kew-PAY Common
People & Society Government

Also means

to keep busy

Usage Note

Occuper is often used reflexively as s'occuper de, meaning 'to take care of' or 'to deal with.' The command occupe-toi de tes affaires ('mind your own business') is a common dismissive expression. In a wartime context, un pays occupé means 'an occupied country.'

Examples

"Je m'occupe des enfants."

Natural Translation

I am taking care of the children.

Literal Translation

I myself-occupy-of the children.

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