Sortais (en. Went out)

/sɔʁ.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Action of leaving a place.

I was leaving the house when I saw the neighbor.

Je sortais de la maison quand j'ai vu le voisin.

To move outward.

We were going out together to enjoy the nice weather.

Nous sortions ensemble pour profiter du beau temps.

To be dismissed or present in public.

He often went out to meet friends.

Il sortait souvent pour rencontrer des amis.

From the Latin verb 'exire', meaning 'to go out'.

to stand out from the crowd

To be different or better compared to others.

sortir du lot

to go clubbing

To go to a nightclub.

sortir en boîte

to get out a little

To take a moment to relax outside.

sortir un peu

exit

Action of going out.

sortie

leaving

One who goes out.

sortant

spring

To recover from certain situations.

ressort

To go out on the town.

Tonight, we are going out in the neighborhood.

Ce soir, on sort dans le quartier.

To be dating someone.

They have been going out together for a month.

Ils sortent ensemble depuis un mois.