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    Sortait (en. Was going out)

    [sɔʁ.tɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of leaving a place to go elsewhere.
    She was leaving the house to get some fresh air.
    Elle sortait de la maison pour prendre l'air.
    To escape from a situation or a place.
    He was coming out of a difficult period.
    Il sortait d'une période difficile.
    To occur, appear.
    The truth was finally coming to light.
    La vérité sortait enfin au grand jour.
    To meet outside.
    They were going out together every Saturday.
    Ils sortaient ensemble tous les samedis.

    Etymology

    From old French 'sor', and from Latin 'exire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stand out from the crowd
    To distinguish oneself from others.
    sortir du lot
    show one's claws
    To become aggressive or defensive.
    sortir les griffes
    come to light
    To be revealed or explained.
    sortir à la lumière

    Related Words

    exit
    Act of going out.
    sortie
    outgoing
    Who is in the process of going out.
    sortant
    to come out again
    Coming out again.
    ressortir

    Slang Meanings

    To go out or to party.
    We were going out to the bar tonight.
    On sortait au bar ce soir.
    To escape, take liberties.
    He wanted to break out of the routine a little.
    Il voulait sortir un peu de la routine.