No. 4,632 in French
occupation
"Occupation" in French means "activity," "task," or "job," depending on context.
In a sentence
Mon occupation principale est de travailler au bureau.
My main occupation is working at the office.
In this sentence, 'occupation' refers to a person's main job or profession.
Pendant l'occupation de la ville, les habitants ont souffert.
During the occupation of the city, the inhabitants suffered.
Here, 'occupation' denotes control or conquest of an area, often used in historical contexts.
Mes passe-temps occupent mon temps libre.
My hobbies occupy my free time.
In this instance, 'occupent' (verb form) describes the action of filling or taking up time.
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