When to use falloir or devoir

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When to use falloir or devoir

How do I know which one to use?  If I want to say “he needs to go grocery shopping” (for example), are “il doit faire ses courses” and “il faut faire ses courses” equivalent or is there some nuance that doesn’t come through in English?

This question relates to:French lesson "Expressing necessity and obligation in French with "il faut""
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CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Sheri,

Take a look here: 

Avoir besoin de, devoir, falloir - which is appropriate when?

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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When to use falloir or devoir

How do I know which one to use?  If I want to say “he needs to go grocery shopping” (for example), are “il doit faire ses courses” and “il faut faire ses courses” equivalent or is there some nuance that doesn’t come through in English?

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