French Phrase
Le proprio s'occupe des grosses réparations.
Meaning
The sentence states that the landlord (in a casual tone) is responsible for handling the major repairs of the property. It emphasizes the landlord’s duty to take care of significant maintenance issues.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing rental agreements, clarifying who will manage big maintenance tasks, or reassuring a tenant that the landlord will handle costly repairs.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Leproprios'occupedesgrossesréparations.
Le (definite article)
Used before a masculine singular noun; here it introduces the subject 'proprio'.
proprio (colloquial)
Short, informal form of 'propriétaire' (landlord/owner). Common in spoken French.
s'occupe de (reflexive verb)
The verb 's'occuper' means 'to take care of' and requires the preposition 'de' before its complement.
des (partitive article)
Indicates an indefinite quantity of something; here it introduces 'grosses réparations'.
grosses (adjective agreement)
Adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun 'réparations' (feminine plural).
réparations (noun)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'repairs' or 'fixes'.
🗨In Conversation
Est-ce que le proprio s'occupe des grosses réparations ?
Does the landlord take care of major repairs?
Oui, il s'occupe des grosses réparations, mais les petites réparations sont à votre charge.
Yes, he handles the major repairs, but the minor ones are your responsibility.
✕Common Mistakes
Le proprio s'occupe des gros réparations.
Adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun 'réparations'. Use 'grosses'.
Le proprio s'occupe les grosses réparations.
Using the definite article 'les' changes the nuance to specific known repairs; the partitive 'des' is more natural when speaking generally about major repairs.
Le proprio s'occupe à des grosses réparations.
The verb 's'occuper' never takes 'à' after it; the correct preposition is 'de'.
↔Alternatives
Le propriétaire prend en charge les grosses réparations.
The landlord takes charge of major repairs.
C'est le proprio qui s'occupe des grosses réparations.
It's the landlord who looks after the major repairs.
Le bailleur assure les grosses réparations.
The lessor ensures the major repairs.
Cultural Tip
In France, the law obliges the landlord (propriétaire) to carry out "grosses réparations" (articles 1720‑1724 of the Civil Code) to keep the dwelling in a decent condition. The word 'proprio' is informal and best used in casual conversation or with people you know well; in formal written communication, use 'propriétaire'.