Sortir (en. To go out)
/sɔʁtiʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To give the order to leave a place.
We must leave the house before sunset.
Nous devons sortir de la maison avant le coucher du soleil.
To be or go outside.
It's nice out, I'm going to the park.
Il fait beau, je vais sortir au parc.
To bring something out from the inside.
Can you take out the trash, please?
Peux-tu sortir les poubelles, s'il te plaît ?
To be published or put on sale.
The new movie will be released next week.
Le nouveau film sortira la semaine prochaine.
Etymology
From the Latin 'exire', meaning 'to go out, to exit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to date
To have a romantic or friendly relationship with someone.
sortir avec
to get out of
To come from a place.
sortir de
to take the dog out
To walk a dog.
sortir le chien
Related Words
exit
The act of going out, sometimes an event.
sortie
departing
Who is leaving or going away.
sortant
to reappear
To go out again.
ressortir
Slang Meanings
To go clubbing
Tonight, we are going to the nightclub.
Ce soir, nous allons sortir en boîte de nuit.
To go for drinks
After work, we go for drinks at the bar.
Après le travail, on sort un verre au bar.