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    Sortant (en. Outgoing)

    /sɔʁ.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in the process of leaving.
    The outgoing train from the station is on time.
    Le train sortant de la gare est à l'heure.
    Who is heading outside.
    Outgoing passengers must show their ticket.
    Les passagers sortants doivent présenter leur billet.
    Relating to something that is going out, that is emitted.
    The noise coming from the machine was disturbing.
    Le bruit sortant de la machine était gênant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sortir', in the infinitive, with the suffix -ant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    outgoing train
    A train that is leaving the station.
    train sortant
    outgoing group
    A group of people who are leaving a place.
    groupe sortant
    outgoing sound
    A sound that is emitted or comes from a device.
    son sortant

    Related Words

    to go out
    To leave a place.
    sortir
    exit
    The action of going out.
    sortie
    outgoing
    Adjective describing something that goes out.
    sortant(e)

    Slang Meanings

    Going out in the evening
    Tonight, we are going out to party!
    Ce soir, on est sortant pour faire la fête!
    Coming out of a relationship
    He recently got out of a complicated relationship.
    Il est sorti d'une relation compliquée récemment.