French Phrase
C'est plus pratique que d'aller dans les magasins.
Meaning
The sentence means 'It’s more convenient than going to the shops.' It compares two ways of doing something, highlighting that the first option is easier or more efficient.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain why a particular method (e.g., online shopping, a delivery service, or a new app) is easier than physically visiting stores.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estpluspratiquequed'allerdanslesmagasins
C'est (C’est)
Contraction of 'ce' + 'est', used to introduce a statement or description.
plus ... que
Comparative structure meaning 'more ... than'. The adjective stays in its base form.
pratique
Adjective meaning 'practical' or 'convenient'.
d' + infinitive
The preposition 'de' contracts before a vowel; used here to introduce the infinitive 'aller'.
aller
Infinitive verb meaning 'to go'.
dans les magasins
Prepositional phrase meaning 'in the shops/stores'.
🗨In Conversation
Tu préfères commander en ligne ou aller au supermarché ?
Do you prefer ordering online or going to the supermarket?
C'est plus pratique que d'aller dans les magasins.
It's more convenient than going to the shops.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est plus pratique que d'aller aux magasins.
The preposition before 'magasins' should be 'dans' when referring to being inside the stores; 'aux' would mean 'to the stores' and changes the meaning.
C'est plus pratique que d'aller dans le magasin.
Use the plural 'les magasins' if you mean shops in general; singular would refer to a specific store.
C'est plus pratique que d'aller dans les magasin.
The noun 'magasin' must agree in number with its article; it should be 'magasins'.
↔Alternatives
C’est plus simple que d’aller aux magasins.
It’s simpler than going to the shops.
C’est plus commode que d’aller dans les boutiques.
It’s more handy than going to the boutiques.
C’est plus facile que d’aller faire les courses en magasin.
It’s easier than doing the shopping in a store.
Cultural Tip
In French, the comparative 'plus ... que' is often used in everyday conversation to justify a preference, especially when discussing modern conveniences like online services. Avoid over‑using 'plus' with adjectives that already imply a superlative; instead, choose the adjective that best fits the nuance (pratique, simple, commode, etc.).