occupation
French → English
(military) Occupation: the control of a country or region by a foreign military force
La France a souffert de l’occupation allemande pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
(English) France suffered under German occupation during the Second World War.
L’occupation de la mer Baltique par la flotte britannique offrait des avantages décisifs.
(English) The occupation of the Baltic Sea by the British fleet offered decisive advantages.
(lifestyle) Pastime: a regular activity, hobby, or task that keeps a person busy
Le jardinage est devenu son occupation principale depuis qu'il est à la retraite.
(English) Gardening has become his main occupation (pastime) since he retired.
Cette activité créative est une excellente occupation pour les enfants par temps de pluie.
(English) This creative activity is an excellent pastime for children during rainy weather.
(labor) Vocation: the principal business, profession, or job that a person performs
Il a passé sa vie à donner le change sur la véritable nature de ses occupations.
(English) He spent his life misleading people about the true nature of his occupations (job).
Pendant des siècles, le commerce n’était pas l’occupation principale des habitants du port.
(English) For centuries, trade was not the main occupation (job) of the port's inhabitants.
Entry ID: fr:en:occupation · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary