occupait

/ɔ.ky.pɛ/occuper
2.
verbInd1stImpSing3

was keeping (someone) busy

held a job or a position

Ce travail l'occupait toute la journée.

This job kept him busy all day long.

Synonyms:absorber, tenir, exercer
1.
verbInd1stImpSing3

was occupying a place, space or seat

was taking up time

was living in (a dwelling)

Il occupait tout l'espace avec ses affaires.

He was taking up all the space with his things.

Synonyms:remplir, prendre, habiter
occupait - French Definition & Examples