Meaning
To go to stores to buy things.
Cultural Background
Shopping is often done in the 'centre-ville' (city center) rather than large suburban malls. They also use 'faire du magasinage', which is a more localized term. They use 'faire du shopping' just like in France.
Use 'du'
Always use 'du' because shopping is a masculine activity.
No groceries
Never use this for food shopping.
Meaning
To go to stores to buy things.
Use 'du'
Always use 'du' because shopping is a masculine activity.
No groceries
Never use this for food shopping.
Social aspect
Mentioning who you go with makes you sound more native.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Samedi, je vais ______ du shopping.
The phrase is 'faire du shopping'.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is correct for buying milk?
Grocery shopping is 'faire les courses'.
Match the activity to the phrase.
Buying clothes for fun
Shopping is for leisure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu veux sortir ? B: Oui, on peut ______ ?
It fits the context of going out.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSamedi, je vais ______ du shopping.
The phrase is 'faire du shopping'.
Which sentence is correct for buying milk?
Grocery shopping is 'faire les courses'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Shopping is for leisure.
A: Tu veux sortir ? B: Oui, on peut ______ ?
It fits the context of going out.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is neutral/informal.
Yes, 'faire du shopping en ligne' is common.
Because 'shopping' is a masculine noun.
Courses = food, Shopping = leisure.
Yes, it is widely understood.
No, it is uncountable.
Yes, it is an anglicism.
J'ai fait du shopping.
Related Phrases
Faire les magasins
synonymTo go to the shops.
Faire les courses
contrastTo do grocery shopping.
Aller en ville
similarTo go to town.
