No. 10,830 in French
occupant
A person who resides in or is present in a place.
In a sentence
Le nouvel occupant de la maison est très sympathique.
The new occupant of the house is very friendly.
In this sentence, 'occupant' is used as a noun that refers to a person who resides in or occupies a place.
En occupant ce poste, il a montré ses compétences.
By occupying this position, he has demonstrated his skills.
Here, 'occupant' is used as a part of the verb form 'en occupant,' which means 'by occupying' in the context of taking or holding a position.
Les occupants de l'avion doivent attacher leurs ceintures.
The occupants of the airplane must fasten their seatbelts.
In this instance, 'occupants' is used as a noun in plural form to indicate individuals who are inside a vehicle or enclosed space.
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