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“je vais faire les magasins” vs “je vais magasiner”

Jeff H.C1Kwiziq community member

“je vais faire les magasins” vs “je vais magasiner”

Can someone comment on if there is a difference - ie. in meaning or maybe simply a regional or proper grammar difference of saying the same thing? Thankyou

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire les courses vs Faire les magasins to talk about shopping (French Expressions with faire)"
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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Jeff, 

This expression is not suitable for shopping, it is a business term for stocking.

Please take a look at this Larousse definition -

https://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais/magasinage/48517#:~:text=Action%20de%20mettre%20ou%20de,des%20mouvements%20affectant%20les%20stocks.

Bonne Continuation !

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Jeff,

I think the following link will be of interest to you.

https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/magasiner-faire-du-magasinage.2022199/

Hope it helps.

Bonne journée

Jim

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Jeff H. asked:

“je vais faire les magasins” vs “je vais magasiner”

Can someone comment on if there is a difference - ie. in meaning or maybe simply a regional or proper grammar difference of saying the same thing? Thankyou

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