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busy in French

busy in French is occupé, livrer — busy means having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.

busy in French

occupé
adj
livrer
verb
(transitive, usually reflexive) To make somebody busy or active; to occupy.

What does "busy" mean?

  1. adjective Having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.
    "I can't talk now, I'm busy with a deadline."
  2. adjective Full of activity or traffic; crowded.
    "The high street gets busy on Saturday afternoons."
  3. verb To keep someone occupied with a task.
    "She busied herself tidying the kitchen while she waited for the call."
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busy in a sentence

  • I can't talk now, I'm busy with a deadline.
  • She stayed busy volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
  • The high street gets busy on Saturday afternoons.
  • She busied herself tidying the kitchen while she waited for the call.

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What is "busy" in French?

"busy" in French is occupé, livrer. busy means: Having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.

How do you use "busy" in a sentence?

Example: "I can't talk now, I'm busy with a deadline." In French, "busy" is occupé, livrer.

Are there other ways to say "busy" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "busy": occupé, livrer.

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