faire du shopping /fˈɛʁdy-(en)ʃˈɒpɪŋ(fr)/ · verb · CEFR A2. French translation of "go shopping".

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Source term
go shopping
Translation
faire du shopping
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form faire du shopping
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + faire du shopping
Examples
Je fais du shopping avec ma mère le samedi.
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Example Sentences

Je fais du shopping avec ma mère le samedi.

English: I go shopping with my mum on Saturdays.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

Elle veut aller acheter de nouvelles chaussures.

English: She wants to go shopping for new shoes.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

Ils sont allés faire des courses au centre-ville.

English: They went shopping in the city centre.

A2 · Jobs&occupations

D'habitude, je fais des courses le samedi.

English: I usually go shopping on Saturdays.

B1 · Arrival And Preparation

Elle veut aller acheter une nouvelle robe.

English: She wants to go shopping for a new dress.

B1 · Arrival And Preparation

Nous devons aller faire des courses.

English: We need to go shopping for groceries.

B1 · Arrival And Preparation

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