Sortie (en. Exit)

/sɔʁ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Place or event intended for going out.
We planned an outing to the movies.
Nous avons prévu une sortie au cinéma.
Manner of leaving a place.
The exit is on the right.
La sortie se trouve à droite.
Escape or exit path.
He found an emergency exit.
Il a trouvé une sortie de secours.

Etymology

From Latin 'exitus', meaning 'to exit' or 'outcome'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go out
Going somewhere for entertainment.
faire une sortie
school outing
Organized trip for students.
sortie scolaire
emergency exit
Path or door allowing exit from a building in case of emergency.
sortie de secours

Related Words

to go out
Action of leaving a place.
sortir
roadside exit
Accident where a vehicle leaves the road.
sortie de route
emergency exit
Exit planned in case of danger.
sortie d'urgence

Slang Meanings

Going to a club
We planned to go to the club for our outing this weekend.
On a prévu d'aller en boîte pour notre sortie ce weekend.
Going out with friends
We're going out with friends tonight.
On fait une sortie entre amis ce soir.