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l'occupation

occupation, job

ɔ . k y . p a . s j ɔ̃
occup to occupy, to take up (space/time) + ation action or result of
noun · feminine Uncommon #21,702
occupation, job Often used to talk about someone’s job or profession, especially in forms or official contexts.
FR: Quelle est votre occupation ?
EN: What is your occupation?
Declension of occupation
occupationoccupations

Nathalia, trouve-lui une occupation !

Nathalia, find him something to do!

— Le Miroir (1975)

L'occupation de la Pologne par les nazis a duré six ans.

The Nazi occupation of Poland lasted six years.

Jouer du piano est son occupation favorite.

Playing the piano is his favorite occupation.

Quelle est son occupation ?

What is his occupation?

Le gouvernement israélien et son occupation militaire sont terribles.

The Israeli government and its military occupation are terrible.

Par race, par couleur, par occupation, par sexe, par saison, par heure du jour.

By race, by color, by occupation, by sex, by season, by time of day.

— Assurance sur la mort (1944)

L'occupation vous a fait du tort.

The occupation harmed you.

— Lust, Caution (2007)

Sous l'occupation nazie.

Under Nazi occupation.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Quelle est ton occupation ?

What do you do?

Si l'Inde a payé le prix de sa propre occupation, le Manchukuo le fera.

If India paid the price for its own occupation, Manchukuo will too.

— Le Dernier Empereur (1987)

Après l'occupation de l'ennemi, elle continuera la lutte illégalement.

After the enemy occupation, she will continue the struggle underground.

— The Captain : L'usurpateur (2018)

Votre occupation a pris fin.

Your employment has ended.

— Star Wars, épisode I - La Menace fantôme (1999)

L'occupation de la Cisjordanie est illégale.

The occupation of the West Bank is illegal.

Tu vas mieux quand t'as de l'occupation.

You feel better when you have something to keep you busy.

— Plus fort que moi (2025)

Trouve-toi une occupation, ou alors appelle des camarades.

Find something to do, or call some friends.

— Le Miroir (1975)

Elle avait du temps pour son occupation favorite.

She had time for her favorite hobby.

Demain notre division fête l'occupation réussie de Nankin.

Tomorrow our division is celebrating the successful occupation of Nanjing.

— Sacrifices of War (2011)