A1 Collocation Neutral

Faire les courses.

To do the shopping.

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Meaning

To buy groceries or other household items.

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Cultural Background

French people value fresh ingredients, leading to frequent 'courses'. The term is used similarly, though 'épicerie' is often used as a verb: 'faire l'épicerie'.

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Don't forget the article

Always use 'les' (faire les courses).

Meaning

To buy groceries or other household items.

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Don't forget the article

Always use 'les' (faire les courses).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Je dois ____ les courses pour le dîner.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: faire

The collocation is 'faire les courses'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Je dois ____ les courses pour le dîner.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: faire

The collocation is 'faire les courses'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it usually means running one specific errand.

Related Phrases

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Faire du shopping

contrast

Leisure shopping

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Faire le marché

similar

Shopping at the market

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