This is the 4632nd most frequent French word.
occupation
"Occupation" in French means "activity," "task," or "job," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'occupation' refers to a person's main job or profession.
Mon occupation principale est de travailler au bureau.
My main occupation is working at the office.
Here, 'occupation' denotes control or conquest of an area, often used in historical contexts.
Pendant l'occupation de la ville, les habitants ont souffert.
During the occupation of the city, the inhabitants suffered.
In this instance, 'occupent' (verb form) describes the action of filling or taking up time.