faire les courses

Nous avons fait les courses pour la semaine.
We bought groceries for the week.
Je vais faire les courses après le travail.
I’m going grocery shopping after work.
Elle fait les courses au marché le samedi.
She buys groceries at the market on Saturdays.
Qui va faire les courses ce soir ?
Who is going shopping for groceries tonight?
Ils ont fait les courses avant de préparer le dîner.
They bought groceries before making dinner.

Similar words

faire les commissions

faire des emplettes

Je vais faire les courses après le travail.
I’m going grocery shopping after work.
Nous avons fait les courses pour la semaine.
We bought groceries for the week.
Qui va faire les courses ce soir ?
Who is going shopping for groceries tonight?
Elle fait les courses au marché le samedi.
She buys groceries at the market on Saturdays.
Ils ont fait les courses avant de préparer le dîner.
They bought groceries before making dinner.

faire les commissions

faire des emplettes

A fixed combination of faire, “do”, and les courses, everyday purchases.

What does faire les courses mean?

To shop for food and everyday supplies.

Is it mainly about everyday shopping?

Yes. It usually means routine shopping, especially groceries.

Can it include household products?

Yes. Cleaning products and other necessities can be included.

Can the verb change form?

Yes: je fais les courses, j’ai fait les courses.

Is courses plural here?

Yes. The fixed expression uses les courses.

Know this word from another angle? Add a correction, a nuance, or a usage note. New posts go public after a quick review.

No comments yet. Be the first to add one.

Look up word or phrase...