French dictionary

magazine/ma.ɡa.zin/

noun · A2 · Frequency 2096

nounmasculine

Meanings

  1. magazine (periodical publication)

    Refers to a periodical printed or electronic publication.

  2. magazine (ammunition storage device)

    Refers to a device in firearms used to store and feed ammunition.

Examples

  • J'ai acheté ce magazine à la gare pour le lire dans le train.

    I bought this magazine at the station to read on the train.

  • Le magazine publie chaque mois des articles sur la cuisine locale.

    The magazine publishes articles about local cuisine every month.

  • Elle a trouvé une interview intéressante dans un magazine culturel.

    She found an interesting interview in a cultural magazine.

Collocations

  • un magazine hebdomadairea weekly magazine
  • un magazine de munitionsan ammunition magazine

Common mistakes

  • Je vais au magazine pour acheter du pain.

    Je vais au magasin pour acheter du pain.

    In French, magazine means a periodical publication, not a store. Use magasin for a store; magazine is incorrect in this context.

Related words

  • synonymrevuemagazine, journal

nounmasculine

Meanings

  1. magazine (periodical publication)

    Refers to a periodical printed or electronic publication.

  2. magazine (ammunition storage device)

    Refers to a device in firearms used to store and feed ammunition.

Examples

  • Les magazines de voyage présentent souvent des itinéraires détaillés.

    Travel magazines often feature detailed itineraries.

  • J'ai rangé les magazines dans une boîte près du fauteuil.

    I put the magazines in a box near the armchair.

  • La salle d'attente propose des magazines pour les enfants et les adultes.

    The waiting room offers magazines for children and adults.

Collocations

  • un magazine hebdomadairea weekly magazine
  • un magazine de munitionsan ammunition magazine

Common mistakes

  • Je vais au magazine pour acheter du pain.

    Je vais au magasin pour acheter du pain.

    In French, magazine means a periodical publication, not a store. Use magasin for a store; magazine is incorrect in this context.

Related words

  • synonymrevuemagazine, journal

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