unoccupied

• Décrit un lieu, une place ou un espace qui n'est pas utilisé ou occupé à ce moment-là ; décrit aussi une personne qui n'est pas occupée ou impliquée dans une activité.

Describes a place, seat, or space that is not currently being used or lived in; also describes a person who is not busy or engaged in an activity.

1. Not being used or lived inB1formal

   Describes a place, building, or seat that is empty or not currently in use.

   inoccupé

   • The house has been unoccupied for several years.
   • We found an unoccupied table at the restaurant.
   • The office was unoccupied during the holiday.

   Synonymesavailableemptyfreeuninhabiteduntenantedunusedvacant

   Antonymesinhabitedoccupiedpopulatedtakenused

2. Not busy or idleB2formal

   Describes a person who is not engaged in any activity or work.

   inoccupé (personne)

   • He was unoccupied for most of the afternoon.
   • She felt restless when she was unoccupied.
   • The workers were unoccupied while waiting for new instructions.

   Synonymesat leisurefreeidleinactiveunengaged

   Antonymesactivebusyengagedoccupiedworking