French Phrase
Qui s'occupe des réparations ?
Meaning
This question asks who is responsible for handling or fixing something that is broken. It can refer to anything from household appliances to machinery in a workplace.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to find out who is in charge of fixing something, whether at home, in an office, a workshop, or when coordinating a team project. It works in both formal and informal settings, though you may choose a more formal alternative in business emails.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quis'occupedesréparations?
Qui (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask about a person; it replaces the subject of the verb.
s'occuper de (reflexive verb)
Means 'to take care of' or 'to look after'. The verb is reflexive, so it requires the reflexive pronoun (se) which contracts to s' before a vowel.
des = de + les
The partitive article 'des' is the contraction of 'de les' and introduces a plural noun.
réparations (plural noun)
A feminine plural noun meaning 'repairs' or 'fixes'.
🗨In Conversation
Qui s'occupe des réparations de la climatisation ?
Who takes care of the air‑conditioner repairs?
C'est le technicien du service maintenance.
It's the maintenance service technician.
✕Common Mistakes
Qui occupe des réparations ?
Missing the reflexive pronoun 's''; the verb must be reflexive: s'occuper de.
Qui s'occupe les réparations ?
The verb 's'occuper' always requires the preposition 'de' before the object.
Qui s'occupe de la réparations ?
Incorrect article; 'réparations' is plural, so use 'des' (de les).
↔Alternatives
Qui est responsable des réparations ?
Who is responsible for the repairs?
Qui prend en charge les réparations ?
Who is in charge of the repairs?
Qui gère les réparations ?
Who manages the repairs?
Cultural Tip
In French, the verb 's'occuper de' is very common in both spoken and written language, but in formal business communication you might prefer 'être responsable de' or 'prendre en charge'. Also, remember to keep the reflexive pronoun attached (s'occupe) and never drop the preposition 'de' after 'occuper'.