magasiner
Meanings
Verb
1. to shop; to go shopping. (Canada, Quebec, intransitive)
2. to shop around; to compare products, services, prices, or terms before making a purchase or commitment. (Canada, Quebec, intransitive)
3. to shop for; to seek out, compare, or evaluate products or services before purchasing or selecting them. (Canada, Quebec, transitive)
4. to shop for oneself; to seek out or obtain something for oneself by shopping around. (Canada, Quebec, reflexive)
Examples8
Je lui ai répondu que j'allais magasiner.
I replied that I was going shopping.
Je magasine une voiture neuve depuis deux mois.
I've been shopping for a new car for two months.
L'entreprise magasine actuellement ses assurances.
The company is currently shopping around for insurance.
Elle s'est magasiné un nouveau manteau.
She bought herself a new coat.
Les consommateurs magasinent davantage avant de prendre une décision.
Consumers shop around more before making a decision.
Ma femme aime bien magasiner, alors je dois lui donner un peu d'argent pour ça.
My wife loves shopping, so I have to give her a bit of money for that.