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une occupation (noun)

A job or regular activity that keeps someone busy.

💬 Example

"La lecture est son occupation préférée pendant son temps libre."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine an OCCUPUS (octopus) with 8 tentacles, each doing a different OCCUPATION (activity/job) to stay busy.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Translating 'What is your occupation?' directly in casual speech instead of asking 'Que fais-tu dans...

Pronouncing the '-tion' ending like the English '-tion' (shun) instead of the French /sjɔ̃/.

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