magasiner

Senses

1. 1.

   to shop

   to browse and purchase items in a store or market

2. 2.

   to go shopping

   to spend time shopping, especially as a leisure activity

Examples

• "Elle aime magasiner le samedi avec ses amis."

  She likes to go shopping on Saturdays with her friends.

• "Nous allons magasiner au centre commercial demain."

  We're going to shop at the mall tomorrow.

• "Il magasine toujours avant d'acheter quelque chose."

  He always shops around before buying something.

Usage

Common in Canadian French and increasingly in standard French. In traditional Parisian French, "faire les courses" or "faire du shopping" may be more common, though "magasiner" is widely understood. The verb emphasizes browsing and comparing options rather than just purchasing necessities.