French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
occupation
Pronunciation
IPA/okypasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounjob
Example
Quelle est votre occupation ?
What is your job?
More examples
Son occupation principale est médecin.
His primary occupation is being a doctor.
Core concept
A person's established work viewed as the activity that occupies their time and earns their income.
Common phrases
une occupation
an occupation
occupation professionnelle
professional occupation
occupation principale
primary occupation
Similar words
métier: Work or a trade based on practical skills and experience.
profession: A profession requiring specialized training or qualifications.
emploi: Paid work held under an employment contract.
boulot: An informal term for everyday work or a job.
Definition in French
Fonction ou emploi qu'une personne exerce régulièrement pour gagner sa vie.
Word origin
The French noun occupation developed from Latin occupatio through Old French, with its sense of being engaged in something extending to a person's work.
Usage tips
- For a job, métier or profession is often more natural in everyday French, while occupation can sound formal or administrative.