Hello. Is there a difference between using des and les in the above expression? Faire les courses was marked wrong in this exercise.
faire des courses vs. faire les courses
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Jenk O.Kwiziq community member
faire des courses vs. faire les courses
Asked 2 years ago
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Hi Jenk,
Although Chris' answer is correct, I have checked the exercise and both should be accepted as given as alternatives. So if it is corrected please use your 'Report It ' button on your correction board.
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
When I checked the exercise, both versions were accepted as correct. There is a slight difference in meaning:
faire des courses -- to run errands for specific needs (may not include any food at all)
faire les courses -- to go shopping for essential products (food and other consumables, e.g., soap, tooth paste, paper towels, etc.)
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